Senior Underground Transmission Design Lead

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Underground Transmission Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in designing underground transmission projects from 34.5kV to 500kV.

This role blends deep technical expertise with proven leadership to deliver a diverse project portfolio. You will interface with planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management while mentoring staff, shaping schedules, and pursuing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of underground transmission or related design experience.
• Ability to lead multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Experience leading an engineering team with resource management and oversight.
• Experience with transmission systems rated 69kV or higher.
• Experience with CYMCAP and cable-pulling software such as Pull Planner or Cable 3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing documentation across a portfolio of transmission projects.
• Manage the engineering aspects of multiple concurrent projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV, ensuring technical quality, schedule performance, and client satisfaction.
• Participate in developing project schedules and defining technical staffing needs for projects and daily work assignments.
• Mentor and develop technical staff through instruction in engineering principles, governing electrical and safety codes, and applied transmission design practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives and cross-functional project efforts.
• Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with existing clients while identifying and actively pursuing opportunities to expand the firm's footprint with prospective clients.

Skills

Underground transmission

Project leadership

Staff mentorship

Client communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget & scheduling

Code compliance

Transmission design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or related engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

CYMCAP

Pull Planner

Cable 3D

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Underground Transmission Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in designing underground transmission projects from 34.5kV to 500kV.

This role blends deep technical expertise with proven leadership to deliver a diverse project portfolio. You will interface with planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management while mentoring staff, shaping schedules, and pursuing new opportunities.