Principal Transmission Engineer

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Transmission Engineer. The role supervises technical designers and engineers responsible for engineering designs, cost estimates, and communicating technical and design information to customers. The supervisor manages and evaluates staff performance and takes 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 also involve close collaboration with engineers working on substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design. The position includes managing technical staff schedules, project assignments, development, and performance; providing technical and procedural guidance; overseeing internal and external design reviews; and coordinating with department managers and other divisions. The role also maintains client relationships, pursues potential client opportunities, and performs the duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when that manager is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Active PE licensure.
At least 10 years of experience in power transmission design.
Professional disposition and ability to remain open-minded in planning and executing staff projects.
Ability to effectively 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 technical staff company policies, safety practices, and the terms and conditions under which Westwood provides services.
Teach technical staff to use 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 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 future clients.
Ensure work complies with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements.