Lead Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance with safety codes and industry standards while coordinating with other departments on company initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in power transmission design, an ABET‑accredited degree, and a PE license.

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 and technicians while maintaining work quality.
• Extensive knowledge of overhead and underground transmission facilities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and related standards.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage schedules and assign projects and daily work.
• Mentor staff and enforce technical engineering principles and safety codes.
• Instruct staff on company policies and safety.
• Instruct on the use of computer systems, software, tools, and company vehicles.
• Provide guidance for professional communication with stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal/external design reviews prior to submissions.
• Evaluate performance and development of staff.
• Collaborate on policies reflecting best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments on company initiatives.
• Perform duties of Transmission Engineering Manager when unavailable.
• Maintain relationships with clients and pursue future opportunities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project management

Technical mentoring

Client communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

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.