Job Description
Our Transmission & Distribution division provides Cable Engineering expertise for a wide variety of projects at all voltage levels for distribution and transmission systems in the US and abroad.
Due to continued growth, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Power Cable Engineer to work across our business providing technical leadership. This role will cover both onshore and offshore cabling systems for HVAC and HVDC applications.
Duties will include:
- Perform high and extra high voltage HVAC/ HVDC underground transmission lines design, including conductor sizing, circuit rating calculations and cable system’s bonding and grounding.
- Develop cable system construction technical specifications.
- Develop drawing packages to support the design (route plan and profile, trench cross sections, duct bank designs, key maps, grounding and bonding schematics, etc).
- Perform EMF studies, constructability reviews and provide technical expertise on cable technology and testing and commissioning.
- Perform ampacity studies and model underground cables using Cyme, cable vendor documentation, and soil parameters provided by geotechnical team.
- Prepare CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
- Review RFP documents and prepare proposals including scope of work documents, budgetary estimates and schedules.
- Issue Power Cable RFPs, assist with bid evaluations and be responsible for the coordination with cable vendors.
- Perform work in a technically sound manner and completed in accordance with the Engineering Project Procedures and specific Contract requirements.
- Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of personal work activities.
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
- Manage project correspondence and client requests.
- Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
- Work with an interdisciplinary project team.
Candidate Specification
Required Knowledge:
- Proven track record of underground cable project experience.
- Detailed understanding of underground high voltage and extra high voltage AC and DC electrical systems.
- Detailed knowledge of various cable construction types, cable properties and testing and cable monitoring system technology.
- NESC, NEC, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, ASTM and ASCE standards, and all applicable federal, state, regional, and local laws requirements.
- Experience working with subcontractors and procurement activities.
- Experience with Cymcap engineering software for ampacity calculations.
- Experience working with electrical utility companies and/or private developers.
Preferred Knowledge:
HVDC and related technology knowledge and construction experience.
Education and minimum Experience Requirements:
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, MS preferred.
- 3+ years of experience required.
- Professional Engineer License (PE) or ability to obtain the PE within 1 year.
Salary Range: $90k-$104k
Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance
Job Profile
Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
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Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence