Principal Transmission Engineer

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Austin, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Transmission Engineer. This supervisory role oversees technical designers and engineers who develop utility engineering designs and cost estimates and communicate technical and design information to customers. The position manages staff performance and development, project assignments and schedules, and quality standards. It ensures work complies 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, 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 PE licensure.
10+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design.
Professional disposition and an open-minded approach to 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 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.
Develop technical staff through mentoring and instruction on engineering principles and electrical and safety codes.
Teach staff company policies, safety, and the terms and conditions under which Westwood provides services.
Teach 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 the performance and development of technical staff.
Work 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.