Transmission Civil Engineer I

Socket.dev; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Transmission Civil Engineer I to support planning and design of high-voltage underground transmission lines.

You will work under licensed engineers, assisting with route development, civil design, construction documents, and permitting across the U.S. As part of a collaborative team, you will gain exposure to overhead and underground power line design, substation work, and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to interpret drawings, analyze information, and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support underground transmission projects across the U.S. under supervision.
• Assist with route development and civil design for ducts, vaults or manholes, risers, and crossings.
• Prepare and revise plan and profile drawings, sections, details, quantities, calculations, and construction documents.
• Review survey, utility, ROW, geotechnical, and permitting information to identify constraints.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers and other disciplines; participate in design reviews and meetings.
• Perform site visits and field data collection; support permitting and record drawings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Transmission Civil Engineer I is an entry-level member of the Transmission Engineering group, primarily responsible for supporting the planning and design of high-voltage underground transmission lines. Working under the direction of experienced

engineers, this position will assist with route development, civil design, construction drawings, permitting, and field support. The engineer will collaborate with survey, subsurface utility engineering, geotechnical, structural, electrical, environmental, and construction teams to develop safe, practical, and cost-effective designs.

The Transmission Civil Engineer I will work as part of a collaborative engineering team on a wide variety of power infrastructure projects. This position offers an exceptional foundation for an early-career engineer to develop technical expertise across a broad range of transmission disciplines, including overhead and underground power line design, substation, distribution, renewable energy, power storage, and communications work.

Requirements

• Work under the direction of licensed and senior engineers to support underground transmission projects for clients across the U.S.
• Assist with route development and civil design for duct banks, vaults or manholes, risers, and open-cut or trenchless crossings.
• Prepare and revise plan and profile drawings, sections, details, quantity takeoffs, calculations, and construction documents.
• Review survey, existing utility, right-of-way, geotechnical, and permitting information and help identify project constraints and conflicts.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines and participate in design reviews and project meetings.
• Perform site visits and field data collection and support permitting, construction questions, and record drawings as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Entry-level position requiring zero to two years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of civil engineering principles and the ability to interpret drawings, analyze information, and solve problems.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):

• Engineer-in-Training certification, successful completion of the FE exam, or the ability to obtain certification.
• Internship, co-op, or coursework related to power delivery, underground utilities, civil infrastructure, or construction.

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 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. 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.