The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global demand growth, decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology are increasingly becoming a major player in large-scale and long-distance power transmission.
As the Underground Transmission Line Design Lead, you will work closely with regional and global underground transmission and cable experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.
In addition to serving as a technical lead, this role includes formal line management responsibilities for a team of engineers. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee development, performance management, resource planning, mentoring, recruitment, succession planning, and supporting career growth within the Underground Transmission team.
The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of underground transmission, cable engineering design and installation, with emphasis on high voltage applications (69kV and above), through experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to cable systems is preferred.
Duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Provide both technical leadership and direct line management for engineers working on underground transmission projects, including coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, development planning, recruitment, onboarding, and training.
- Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, sitesupervisionand support asrequired.
- Provide technical support to the team on HV cable system engineering and design.
- Prepare power cable route specifications,technical specificationsand reports, and progress reports.
- Confirm correctandaccurateinterface with other engineering functions involved in the projects
- Attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
- Performand/or reviewtechnical calculations including cable size, rating calculations,electromechanical andthermomechanicalforces andEMF calculations,sheath induced voltage calculations and other.
- Perform design reviewsandverification of design.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions with direct reports.
- Support employee career progression through mentoring, training, and succession planning.
- Participate in workforce planning, resource allocation, and hiring activities to meet business needs.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
- Support compensation, promotion, performance improvement, and recognition processes in partnership with leadership and HR.
