Director, Transmission Engineering

Westwood Professional Services; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Director of Transmission Engineering to lead a regional segment, supervise engineers and designers, and drive business growth.

This senior role requires PE licensure, an ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 7+ years in power transmission design, and strong leadership, communication, and client development abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of power transmission design experience with prior supervision.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing resources.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and delegate tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground transmission facilities and integration.
• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the Transmission Line design staff.
• Balance resources and forecast across clients and projects.
• Mentor and develop supervisory staff and principal engineers.
• Provide guidance for professional communication with stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiencies and marketing opportunities.
• Collaborate with Division Leadership on policies and procedures.

Skills

Power Transmission design

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Standards knowledge (NESC/IEEE/ASCE)

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project)

Job description

The Director of Transmission Engineering is responsible for directing a regional segment of the Transmission Engineering group, including supervising technical designers, engineers, supervisors, and managers. In this role, candidates will be directly responsible for the growth of the business unit, the development of engineering designs, the preparation of proposals/estimates, and the 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, collaborate closely with managers of other groups on staffing and resource 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.

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).

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.