Lead Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to lead a team of technical designers and engineers in the development of electrical transmission designs, estimates, and customer communications.

The role ensures compliance with safety codes while coordinating with substation, transmission, renewable energy, and power storage projects. The candidate will mentor staff, manage schedules, review designs, and uphold quality standards across departments, fostering strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Active PE licensure.
• 10+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design.
• Ability to supervise a team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining quality.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and standards (NESC, ASCE, IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical staff in preparing utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage schedules and assign projects to staff.
• Develop staff through mentoring and coaching on engineering principles and safety codes.
• Instruct staff on company policies and safety terms.
• Oversee use of computer systems and software tools.
• Provide guidance for professional communication with stakeholders.
• Coordinate reviews of designs prior to submissions.
• Evaluate staff performance and development.
• Collaborate on new policies reflecting best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments on company-wide initiatives.
• Perform duties of Transmission Engineering Manager when unavailable.
• Maintain relationships with clients and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Mentoring

Communication with stakeholders

Planning and execution

Quality control

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Job Title

Lead Transmission Engineer

Company

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Job Type

Full-time

Overview

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to join our team. The role is primarily responsible for supervising a staff of technical designers and engineers responsible for the development of engineering designs, cost estimates, and communication of technical and design information to our customers. The supervisor manages and evaluates the performance of assigned technical staff and proactively initiates measures to correct instances of work product not meeting established quality standards. The Transmission Engineering Supervisor ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements and, at times, will collaborate closely with engineers performing substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage schedules and assign technical staff projects and daily work.
• Manage the development of the technical staff through mentoring, instructing on technical engineering principles, and governing electrical and safety codes.
• Instruct and teach the technical staff in areas of company policies, safety, terms and conditions under which Westwood provides service.
• 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.
• Evaluate the performance and development of technical staff.
• Collaborate with the department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
• Perform the duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when the manager is unavailable.
• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Active PE licensure.
• This is a supervisory level position requiring 10+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design.
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open‑minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked on by staff.
• Must be able to effectively supervise a team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of their integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry‑relevant standards.
• Proficiency in PLS‑CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD, and other industry software.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project).

EEO Statement

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.