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Westwood Professional Services, Inc Transmission Engineer in Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 2024-5650 Transmission Engineer Job Locations

US-PA-Lansdale 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 services to our clients. 

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.

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 serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and pub ic infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S. In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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