Lead Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Transmission Engineer to supervise a team of designers and engineers responsible for developing electrical transmission designs, cost estimates, and communicating technical information to clients.

The role requires ensuring compliance with codes and standards while guiding staff in design reviews and policy implementation. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in power transmission design, an ABET‑accredited degree, PE licensure, and 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.
• Strong supervisory skills and track record of maintaining quality and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead and underground transmission facilities and their integration.
• Experience with industry standards (NESC, ASCE, IEEE).

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.
• Mentor and instruct technical staff on engineering principles, electrical and safety codes, and company policies.
• Teach staff to use computer systems, software, tools, equipment, and company‑owned motor vehicles.
• Guide professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of designs prior to submission.
• Evaluate performance and development of technical staff.
• Collaborate with department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments on company‑wide initiatives.
• Perform duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when the manager is unavailable.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities with prospective clients.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mentoring

Project management

Technical communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Lead Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to supervise 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, ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety codes, and collaborates with engineers working on substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design projects.

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.
• Mentor and instruct technical staff on engineering principles, electrical and safety codes, and company policies.
• Teach staff to use computer systems, software, tools, equipment, and company‑owned motor vehicles.
• Guide professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of designs prior to submission.
• Evaluate performance and development of technical staff.
• Collaborate with department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments on company‑wide initiatives.
• Perform duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when the manager is unavailable.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities with prospective clients.

Required Experience

• 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.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to maintain work‑product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead and underground transmission facilities and their integration.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry standards.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD, and related software.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Salary

$125,000 - $145,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.