Principal Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services • Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Transmission Engineer to supervise technical designers and engineers responsible for developing engineering designs and cost estimates and communicating technical and design information to customers. The supervisor manages and evaluates staff performance, addresses work that does not meet established quality standards, and ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulations, and safety codes. The role may collaborate with engineers working on substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design.

The position also supports client relationships and business development, collaborates across departments, and performs 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 Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 10 or more years of experience in power transmission design.
• Professional disposition and an open-minded approach to project planning and execution.
• Ability to supervise 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.

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 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 technical staff performance and development.
• Work 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 clients.
• Ensure designs and work products comply with client procedures, design standards, applicable regulations, and safety codes.

What This Job Offers

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