Assistant Civil Engineer - Underground Submarine Cables (Chicago)

The Assistant Civil / Cables Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground, trenchless and/or submarine power cable lines. Cable lines may include low to medium voltage distribution and high voltage transmission. The Assistant Civil / Cables Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting power line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the underground power line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, including electrical, civil and mechanical principles.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for various projects involving medium—to high-voltage (13-500kV) power lines.
• Assists in designing power line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams and foundation drawings.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil and electrical engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.  Assists with compiling studies and reports.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of medium to high voltage power lines.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.