Lead Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Transmission Engineer to join our team.

This role supervises engineers and designers responsible for developing design plans, cost estimates, and communicating technical information to clients, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Requirements include a 10+ year track record in power transmission design, ABET-accredited degree, and active PE licensure.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil/Structural or Electrical engineering degree.
• Active PE licensure.
• 10+ years in Power Transmission Design.
• Strong supervisory and staff development abilities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE 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 technical staff projects and daily work.
• Develop the technical staff through mentoring and training on engineering principles and safety codes.
• Instruct staff on company policies and procedures; ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Coordinate internal/external design reviews prior to submissions; ensure quality.
• Maintain relationships with clients and seek opportunities with potential future clients.
• Perform the duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when the manager is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Power transmission design

Quality control

Client communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to join our team in our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. This Lead Transmission Engineer 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.

Requirements

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)

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

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 reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

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.