Director, Transmission Engineering

Overview

Principal Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

 

 The Director of Transmission Engineering is responsible for directing a regional segment of the Transmission Engineering group, including the supervision of technical designers, engineers, supervisors, and managers. In this role, candidates will be directly responsible for the growth of the business unit, development of engineering designs, proposals/estimates, and communication of technical and design information to our customers. Directors ensure the group is operating in compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements and safety code requirements and, at times, will collaborate closely with managers of various other groups in staffing and resources needs. In addition to driving the direction of the group from a technical and operations focus; candidates will work directly with Division leaders to expand our geographic footprint and client-base.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Transmission Line design staff and operations.
• Manages resource balancing and forecasting across various clients and projects.
• Manages the development of the supervisory staff and principal engineers through mentoring and hands-on instruction.
• Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiencies, quality of product, and marketing opportunities.
• Evaluate the performance and development of technical and supervisory staff.
• Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop new client opportunities and capture market share.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical, Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 7+ years’ experience in Power Transmission design with prior supervisor experience.
• PE Licensure
• Experience leading an engineering team, demonstrating proficiency in resource management and delegation of engineering tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to provide clear direction on project assignments of all levels of complexity.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Fosters project team setting, demonstrating, and encouraging good collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

Preferred Experience

• Advanced degree in associated field.
• Previous experience providing technical direction for a department/organization in Power Systems Design 

Compensation Range Minimum

Compensation Range Maximum

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 outcomesin 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 not just facets of our work; they 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 se