Electrical Engineer – Distribution UG Cable Design

Company:

Location:

Employment Type:

Electrical Engineer

• Develop

  UG cable system designs

  for distribution networks (typical

  11kV/22kV/33kV and LV

  )
• Perform cable sizing calculations:

  ampacity, voltage drop, short-circuit, derating, thermal limits

• Design duct bank / conduit / trench cross-sections

  , manholes/handholes, pulling sections, and restoration details
• Prepare construction drawings:

  plan & profile, typical sections, details, grounding/bonding, splice locations

• Support route selection: constructability review, clearances, clashes, and utility coordination inputs

• Develop BOQ/BOM

  , material takeoffs (MTO), and support cost estimates
• Provide engineering inputs for

  protection, grounding, and bonding

  (sheath bonding, earthing design)
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IEC/IEEE, local electrical codes, utility specifications)
• Support design reviews, RFIs, revisions; coordinate with survey/civil/permitting teams
• Maintain documentation, design calculations, and

  QA/QC checklists

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Electrical Engineering

  (or equivalent)

• 2–8 years

  of relevant experience in UG distribution cable design
• Strong knowledge of distribution engineering fundamentals:

  loading, fault levels, voltage drop, equipment ratings

• Ability to read and interpret utility standards, specifications, and construction practices

• Experience with

  AutoCAD / MicroStation

  (Civil 3D is a plus)
• Familiarity with tools such as

  CYMCAP, ETAP, SKM, CYME

  (or equivalent)
• Experience with

  jointing/splicing, terminations, cable pulling tension calculations

• Exposure to GIS/utility mapping

  and coordination with telecom/water/gas conflicts
• Knowledge of regional utility UG practices (Canada/Ontario exposure is a plus, if applicable)

• UG route plans, plan & profile sheets
• Duct bank/trench/manhole detail drawings
• Cable schedules, circuit lists
• Calculation package (ampacity/VD/SC/derating)
• BOM/MTO and engineering notes

• Strong attention to detail and drawing discipline
• Clear communication with cross-functional teams (civil, permitting, field)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Apoorva@powertekecp.com

📞 Contact: 6305203313