Lead Transmission Engineer
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 role manages staff performance and development, assigns work and projects, and takes corrective action when work does not meet established quality standards. The position ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulations, and safety codes. It may collaborate with engineers working on substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communications design. The Lead also performs the duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when that manager is unavailable, maintains client relationships, and pursues opportunities with prospective clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
- 10 or more years of experience in power transmission design.
- 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 relevant industry standards.
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD, and other industry software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Professional disposition and an open-minded approach to planning and executing staff projects.
Responsibilities
- Supervise technical staff preparing utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
- Manage schedules and assign projects and daily work to technical staff.
- Develop technical staff through mentoring and instruction on engineering principles and electrical and safety codes.
- Teach technical staff about company policies, safety, and the terms and conditions under which Westwood provides services.
- Instruct technical staff in the use of computer systems and 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.
- Evaluate the performance and development of technical staff.
- Collaborate with department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures reflecting engineering best 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 technical work meets established quality standards and is consistent, accurate, and reliable.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
