Director, Transmission Engineering

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 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 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.

• 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.

• Bachelors 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)

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

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.

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