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HV Underground Transmission Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Denver, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/30/2026

Compensation

$129,400 - $180,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 89·New hires 39·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The HV Underground Transmission Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on supporting and leading projects related to underground and subsea cable technology in the energy sector. The engineer will collaborate with regional and global experts to address the challenges of transmission grids amid growing demand and decarbonization efforts. This position emphasizes high voltage applications and requires technical knowledge in cable engineering design and installation. The successful candidate will engage with various clients, including renewable developers and utilities, to drive business development and project execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
  • 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 applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
  • Experience working with major global cable OEMs.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

  • Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review.
  • 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.
  • Confirm 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 Test (FAT).
  • Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, electromechanical and thermomechanical forces and EMF calculations.
  • Perform design reviews, and verification of design.
  • Confirm that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
  • Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the program to proceed without delay.
  • Confirm that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specifications.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

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