Lead Distribution Engineer

Lead Distribution Engineer - Lansdale PA

Westwood Professional Services Inc.

Westwood Professional Services Inc.is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer to join our team in our Lansdale PA office. The Lead Power Distribution Engineer will be a part of the electric distribution design team and will be responsible for leading teams that are designing multiple projects ranging from small quick turn-around to large complex distribution lines. This position provides the opportunity to directly apply your leadership experience and knowledge of distribution 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 Distribution 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.

Lead technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs cost estimates and customer billing.
Manage the engineering aspects of multiple projects ranging from 120V to 34.5kV.
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 management 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.

Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Active PE licensure
5 years of experience in Power Distribution Design.
Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked by staff.
Must be able to effectively lead a project team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality consistency accuracy and reliability.
Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Distribution facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
Experience with NESC ASCE IEEE and other industry-relevant standards
Proficiency in PLS-CADD AutoCAD and other industry software.
Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word Excel PowerPoint & Project)

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

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 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 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.

In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in 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.