Senior Power Distribution Engineer & Project Leader

Westwood-Professional-Services; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Power Distribution Engineer to drive multiple distribution design projects from small fast-turnaround efforts to large complex lines.

You will guide teams, enforce NESC/ASCE/IEEE standards, and interface with planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management. You will mentor junior engineers, manage resources and budgets, and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience as a Power Distribution Line Engineer in consulting or utility environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Proficiency with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PoleForeman, PolyWater Pull-Planner, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, GIS, IKE.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple small- and large-scale engineering projects ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Assist Supervising engineer with developing, coordinating, and overseeing team resources.
• Assist Supervising engineer on ensuring budgets and timelines are met.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering teams, ensuring high-quality design and implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, guiding teams in complex engineering practices and methodologies.
• Assist Supervisor with mentoring and training engineering staff.
• Assist Supervising engineer in conducting performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including management and clients, to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering challenges, proposing innovative solutions and best practices.
• Take ownership of tracking lessons learned and assist supervising engineer in developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure all engineering work adheres to industry safety/design standards and best practices.
• Assist in overseeing the preparation of comprehensive technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement among team members.
• Manage resource allocation for projects, ensuring optimal use of personnel and materials.
• Identify and address resource gaps and training needs within the team.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the department management to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.

Skills

Experience in power distribution lines

NESC/NEC/IEEE standards

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Proj)

Project leadership

Complex engineering practices

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

PoleForeman

PolyWater Pull-Planner

O-Calc

SPIDAcalc

GIS

IKE

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Power Distribution Engineer to drive multiple distribution design projects from small fast-turnaround efforts to large complex lines.

You will guide teams, enforce NESC/ASCE/IEEE standards, and interface with planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management. You will mentor junior engineers, manage resources and budgets, and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.