Principal Transmission Engineer

Overview

Principal Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Transmission Engineer to join our team. The Transmission Principal Engineer will be a part of the electric transmission design team and is considered a subject matter expert in their field. This candidate is responsible for the review of multiple projects of a wide variety as well as the mentoring of lower-level engineers in the same department. This position provides the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of transmission lines and other related subjects to assure the success of our exciting portfolio of power line work across the country.

As a Principal Engineer, you will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE and other applicable standards to assist in the development of standards and practices, the engineering review of projects, and the teaching of concepts to our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist and provides consultation and guidance to project teams.
• Review all aspects of high voltage overhead transmission line projects including line routing, structure spotting, structural analysis and design, foundation design, hardware selection, conductor and shield wire selection, material specifications, and technical support during construction.
• Develop technical specifications, QA / QC procedures, deliverable templates, and other means of increasing efficiency in day-to-day operations.
• Assist clients with bid and evaluation processes, including structure procurement and construction services.
• Review design documents for construction, including plan & profiles, structure load trees drawings, structure framing, bill of materials and foundations design drawings.
• Understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD.
• Mentor and train lower-level professionals, including new graduates entering the field of transmission line design.
• Maintain a focus on producing high-quality work and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Understand client interests and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
• Travel to various locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.
• Demonstrate proficiency with relevant design software and mentor team members.
• Experience mentoring others and managing multiple projects concurrently.

Required Skills

Preferred Experience

Compensation

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients\' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

Westwood has been recognized by Zweig Group and ENR for various rankings and awards. 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. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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