Director, Transmission Engineering

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Director of Transmission Engineering is responsible for directing a regional segment of the Transmission Engineering group, including supervising technical designers, engineers, supervisors, and managers. In this role, candidates will be directly responsible for the growth of the business unit, the development of engineering designs, the preparation of proposals/estimates, and the communication of technical and design information to our customers. Directors ensure the group is operating in compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements, and, at times, collaborate closely with managers of other groups on staffing and resource needs. In addition to driving the direction of the group from a technical and operations focus, candidates will work directly with Division leaders to expand our geographic footprint and client base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical, Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
7+ years’ experience in Power Transmission design with prior supervisor experience.
PE Licensure
Experience leading an engineering team, demonstrating proficiency in resource management and delegation of engineering tasks.
Demonstrates ability to provide clear direction on project assignments of all levels of complexity.
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Fosters project team setting, demonstrating, and encouraging good collaboration skills.
Ability and willingness to travel to various locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.
Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
Experience with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards
Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Transmission Line design staff and operations.
Manages resource balancing and forecasting across various clients and projects.
Manages the development of the supervisory staff and principal engineers through mentoring and hands-on instruction.
Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead initiatives to improve efficiencies, quality of product, and marketing opportunities.
Evaluate the performance and development of technical and supervisory staff.
Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop new client opportunities and capture market share.
Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
Maintain relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients