Principal Distribution Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Lansdale, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Distribution Engineer to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate power distribution systems. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

The role requires a P.E. license and 10+ years of engineering experience, with leadership responsibilities across multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10yrs experience w/ B.S in an Engineering Discipline from an ABET accredited university.
• P.E. License is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for engineering projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive level management to align engineering goals with organizational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on new technical initiatives.
• Lead the development of innovative engineering solutions and methodologies.
• Oversee multiple complex engineering projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
• Mentor and coach engineering staff at all levels, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of engineering efforts.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering challenges, proposing innovative and effective solutions.
• Accurately review and PE stamp technical designs and documentations
• Drive initiatives for process improvements, innovation, and efficiency within the engineering organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement across engineering teams.
• Assess and manage technical risks associated with projects, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

Education

P.E. License

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Distribution Engineer to join our team. The Principal Distribution Engineer is primarily responsible for the cost-effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate overhead and underground power distribution systems for our clients using various software systems and engineering/construction standards. The Principal Distribution Engineer ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements and safety code requirements. The Principal Distribution Engineer will act as a mentor to less experienced engineers on their team and, at times, will work closely with engineers performing substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all Lead Distribution Engineer Roles/Responsibilites
• Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for engineering projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive level management to align engineering goals with organizational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on new technical initiatives.
• Lead the development of innovative engineering solutions and methodologies.
• Oversee multiple complex engineering projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
• Mentor and coach engineering staff at all levels, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and integration of engineering efforts.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering challenges, proposing innovative and effective solutions.
• Accurately review and PE stamp technical designs and documentations
• Drive initiatives for process improvements, innovation, and efficiency within the engineering organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement across engineering teams.
• Assess and manage technical risks associated with projects, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

Required Experience:

• 10yrs experience w/ B.S in an Engineering Discipline from an ABET accredited university.
• P.E. License

Preferred Experience:

• M.S. Engineering Degree
• Relevant Industry Experience
• Previous Experience w/ stamping drawings

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 is 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.