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HV Underground Transmission EngineerJacobs • Los Angeles, CA, US
HV Underground Transmission Engineer

HV Underground Transmission Engineer

Jacobs • Los Angeles, CA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Base pay range

$129,400.00 / yr - $180,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop HV / EHV cabling systems specifications, concept / detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
  • Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design.
  • Prepare specifications, power cable route specifications, and reports and progress reports.
  • Ensure correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects.
  • Attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
  • Support factory inspections (FAT).
  • Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, electromechanical and thermomechanical forces and EMF calculations, heat-induced voltage calculations.
  • Perform design reviews and verification of design.
  • Confirm that drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works; formally request any missing information to prevent project delays.
  • Confirm that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specifications, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.
  • Collaborate with teams; support hybrid working policy balancing Jacobs offices, projects, and remote locations.

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of direct experience with underground and / or subsea cable design and installation.
  • Ability to work with cable design software such as CYMCAP.
  • Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CIGRE standards.
  • Experience with major global cable OEMs.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within North America.
  • Ideally, You'll Also Have

  • Experience with HVDC and subsea cable technologies.
  • Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Active involvement in power cable related working groups and standards committees such as ICC or CIGRE.
  • Benefits and policies

    Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried / exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

    Open status

    This position will be open for at least 3 days.

    Equal opportunity

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

    Jacobs is committed to partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

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