Senior Underground Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Underground Transmission Engineer is a senior member of the electric transmission design team who leads multidisciplinary project teams delivering underground transmission engineering and design projects, from quick-turnaround assignments to complex transmission line designs ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. The role applies 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 staff development, client relationships, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering 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 work with limited supervision and guidance while meeting multiple project commitments.
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 and work 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 across transmission projects.
Manage engineering for multiple concurrent projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV, ensuring technical quality, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.
Help develop project schedules and define technical staffing needs for projects 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 strong 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.
Verify that construction complies with plans and requirements.
Take ownership of deliverable accuracy and completeness through disciplined reviews and adherence to QA/QC standards.
Manage project budgets, track financial performance, and proactively address scope changes.
Coordinate with subconsultants, contractors, and agencies to produce integrated deliverables.
Lead project and functional teams, communicate technical content effectively, collaborate across disciplines, and make timely decisions on complex problems.