Lead Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to supervise technical designers and engineers responsible for developing utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and communicating technical and design information to customers. The Lead manages staff performance and development, schedules and assignments, and takes proactive steps to ensure work meets established quality standards. The role ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulations, and safety codes. It may also collaborate with engineers working on substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design.

The position requires an active PE license, a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, and 10 or more years of power transmission design experience. The Lead should have advanced knowledge of overhead and underground transmission facilities, relevant industry standards, and industry engineering software. The role may perform the duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when that manager is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Active PE licensure.
• 10+ years of experience in power transmission design.
• Professional disposition and openness to planning and execution approaches for staff projects.
• Ability to effectively supervise a team of engineers and engineering technicians while maintaining work-product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead and underground transmission facilities and their integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry-relevant standards.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD, and other industry software.
• Proficiency in MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical staff preparing utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage schedules and assign projects and daily work to technical staff.
• Mentor and develop technical staff, including instruction on engineering principles and electrical and safety codes.
• Teach staff about company policies, safety, service terms and conditions, computer systems, software, tools, equipment, and company-owned motor vehicles.
• Guide professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of designs before submission.
• Evaluate the performance and development of technical staff.
• Collaborate with department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures reflecting best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
• Perform the duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when the manager is unavailable.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and seek opportunities with potential future clients.
• Ensure compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements.
• Maintain the quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability of staff work products.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law

What This Job Offers

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