Lead Distribution Engineer

Westwood Professional Services • Lansdale, PA

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About The Position

The Lead Power Distribution Engineer is part of the electric distribution design team and leads teams designing projects ranging from quick-turnaround assignments to large, complex distribution lines. The role applies distribution-line engineering and leadership expertise to support successful project execution. The Lead Engineer guides less experienced engineers in applying NESC, NEC, ASCE, and other engineering design standards and reviews plans and specifications, material lists, and construction documents. The position also serves as a liaison between Distribution Engineering and stakeholders in project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management.

The role provides technical leadership across engineering projects, supports the supervising engineer with team resources, budgets, timelines, mentoring, performance evaluations, and corrective actions, and coordinates design reviews and stakeholder communications. It also manages project resources, supports staff training, contributes to policies and procedures, and maintains client relationships while identifying opportunities with prospective clients. Travel to locations and work sites may be needed to meet clients and support project work.

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, operational excellence, and community engagement. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of relevant experience as a Power Distribution Line Engineer in a consulting or utility environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Professional disposition and open-mindedness regarding project planning and execution.
• Ability to manage a significant number of projects and mentor less experienced engineers while maintaining work-product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Complex knowledge of overhead and/or underground distribution facilities and understanding of their integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, PolyWater Pull-Planner, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, GIS, and IKE.
• Previous experience overseeing small- and large-scale engineering projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations and work sites.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Experience leading an engineering team, including resource management and delegation of engineering tasks.
• Experience providing technical direction for a department or organization in the field of expertise.
• Active EIT Certificate or U.S. P.E. License, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple small- and large-scale engineering projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Assist the supervising engineer with developing, coordinating, and overseeing team resources.
• Assist the supervising engineer in ensuring project budgets and timelines are met.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering teams to support high-quality design and implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, guiding teams in complex engineering practices and methodologies.
• Assist the supervisor with mentoring and training engineering staff.
• Assist the supervising engineer with performance evaluations and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with management, clients, and cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical insights to stakeholders.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering challenges, proposing solutions and best practices.
• Track lessons learned and assist the supervising engineer in developing corrective actions.
• Ensure engineering work adheres to industry safety and design standards and best practices.
• Assist in overseeing preparation of technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Foster continuous learning and improvement among team members.
• Manage project resource allocation and identify resource gaps and training needs.
• Teach technical staff to use computer systems, software, tools and equipment, and company-owned motor vehicles.
• Guide professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of designs before submission.
• Collaborate with department management to develop, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures reflecting engineering best practices.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and seek opportunities with potential future clients.
• Travel to locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior