Transmission Engineer Job Locations

US-CO-Westminster

Category Transmission and Distrubution

2nd Category Civil Engineering

Position Type Regular

Division Power Overview

TRANSMISSION ENGINEER Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Engineer to join our team in our team. The Transmission Engineer will be a part of the electric transmission design team and will be responsible for leading teams designing multiple projects ranging from small "quick turn-around" to large complex transmission lines. This position provides the opportunity to directly apply your leadership experience and knowledge of transmission lines to assure the successful execution of a wide variety of projects. As a Lead Engineer, you will guide younger engineers in the application of NESC, NEC, ASCE, and other standards of engineering design and will conduct the reviews of, plans and specifications, material lists, and construction documents. This role will serve to interface between the T&D Engineering group and other stakeholders such as project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing. Manage the engineering aspects of multiple projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. in developing project schedules and defining technical staff for projects and daily work. Assist in the development of technical staff through mentoring, instructing of technical engineering principles, and governing electrical and safety codes. Instruct and teach the technical staff in the use of computer systems and software, tools and equipment, and company-owned motor vehicles. Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to submissions. Collaborate with the department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices. Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives. Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Required Experience (Text Only)

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical, Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Active PE licensure
• 5+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design.
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked on by staff.
• Must be able to effectively supervise a project team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of its 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

Preferred Experience

Experience leading an engineering team, demonstrating proficiency in resource management and delegation of engineering tasks. Experience providing technical direction for a department/organization in the field of expertise.

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that erves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices acro In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30,