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Your impact
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, in particular, increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large-scale and long-distance power transmission.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to

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

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, heath induced voltage 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, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality

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Here’s what you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline, from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is 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 applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.

Experience working 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/ongoing involvement in power cable related working groups and standards committees such as ICC or CIGRE

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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📌 HV Underground Transmission Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Alberta