Senior Underground Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services•Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

The Senior Underground Transmission Engineer is a senior member of the electric transmission design team, leading multidisciplinary teams on underground transmission engineering and design projects. Projects range from small, quick-turnaround assignments to large, complex transmission line designs rated from 34.5kV to 500kV. The role combines technical expertise and leadership to deliver a varied project portfolio and serves as an interface between Transmission Engineering and project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management stakeholders. It also contributes to team development, client relationships, and continuous improvement of engineering practices. The position leads technical staff, manages engineering work across concurrent projects, and supports project scheduling and staffing. It includes mentoring employees in engineering principles, electrical and safety codes, and transmission design practices, along with coordinating cross-functional work and maintaining and developing client relationships. The role is expected to uphold design quality, constructability, quality assurance, budget and scope management, coordination, communication, collaboration, and sound decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 5 years of experience in underground transmission, underground distribution, cable systems, power delivery, or underground utility design.
Ability to execute and meet multiple project commitments with limited supervision and guidance.
Prior experience leading an engineering team, including resource management, task delegation, and performance oversight.
Experience providing technical direction for a department or organization in a relevant field.
Experience with transmission systems rated 69kV or higher.
Experience with CYMCAP and cable-pulling software such as Pull Planner or Cable 3D.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Active Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the United States.
Experience with BoreAid or trenchless installation design.
Experience supporting cable procurement, construction, testing, or commissioning.
Demonstrated ability to supervise a project team of engineers and engineering technicians while maintaining work-product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
Professional demeanor and an open-minded, collaborative approach to project planning, team leadership, and execution.

Responsibilities

Lead technical staff in preparing utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing documentation for transmission projects.
Manage engineering aspects of multiple concurrent projects rated from 34.5kV to 500kV, ensuring technical quality, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.
Participate in developing project schedules and determining technical staffing needs and daily work assignments.
Mentor and develop technical staff in engineering principles, governing electrical and safety codes, and applied transmission design practices.
Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives and cross-functional project efforts.
Maintain relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities to expand the firm's work with prospective clients.
Develop functional, constructible, and innovative design solutions that balance client vision, budget, and regulatory requirements.
Understand how design decisions affect construction and verify construction compliance with plans and requirements.
Take ownership of deliverable accuracy and completeness through disciplined review and adherence to QA/QC standards.
Manage project budgets, track financial performance, and address scope changes proactively.
Coordinate with subconsultants, contractors, and agencies to produce integrated deliverables.
Lead project and functional teams with clarity and accountability.
Communicate technical content clearly in written, verbal, and visual formats for different audiences.
Analyze complex problems, balance competing priorities, and make timely decisions under uncertainty.