Director, Transmission Engineering

Westwood Professional Services•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Director of Transmission Engineering directs a regional segment of the Transmission Engineering group, supervising technical designers, engineers, supervisors, and managers. The role is responsible for business-unit growth, engineering design development, proposal and estimate preparation, and communicating technical and design information to customers. The Director ensures the group complies with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulations, and safety codes. The Director also collaborates with managers across groups on staffing and resource needs and works with Division leaders to expand the company’s geographic footprint and client base. The role leads the day-to-day operations of Transmission Line design staff and operations, manages resources across clients and projects, and develops supervisory staff and principal engineers through mentoring and hands-on instruction. The Director supports technical and operational direction, improves efficiency and quality, cultivates client opportunities, and collaborates across departments and divisions. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. describes its purpose as creating a better world through work that transforms the energy grid, designs resilient infrastructure, and develops communities. The company emphasizes relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, growth, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. It reports more than 50 years of experience and recognition in ENR’s 2025 rankings. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
At least 7 years of experience in Power Transmission design.
Prior supervisor experience.
PE licensure.
Experience leading an engineering team, including resource management and delegation of engineering tasks.
Ability to provide clear direction on project assignments of varying complexity.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Good written and oral communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to foster collaboration in project teams.
Ability and willingness to travel to various locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.
Advanced knowledge of overhead and underground Transmission facilities and their integration into daily activities.
Experience with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards.
Proficiency in MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day operations of Transmission Line design staff and operations.
Manage resource balancing and forecasting across clients and projects.
Mentor and provide hands-on instruction to supervisory staff and principal engineers.
Guide professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, product quality, and marketing opportunities.
Evaluate the performance and development of technical and supervisory staff.
Work with Division Leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures reflecting best engineering practices.
Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop client opportunities and capture market share.
Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
Maintain relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities with potential future clients.
Direct a regional segment of the Transmission Engineering group and supervise technical designers, engineers, supervisors, and managers.
Drive business-unit growth, engineering design development, proposal and estimate preparation, and communication of technical and design information to customers.
Ensure compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements.
Work with managers of other groups on staffing and resource needs.
Work with Division leaders to expand the geographic footprint and client base.
Travel to locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.