Transmission Engineer II - Power Delivery

Westwood Professional Services; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Transmission Engineer II to join our team to develop cost-effective conceptual and engineering solutions for overhead and underground power transmission lines.

The role supports projects under a Lead Engineer and collaborates with teams across substation, distribution, renewable energy, and more. The position requires willingness to travel to project sites, adherence to design standards, and knowledge of safety codes and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to coordinate on multiple projects and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Work under the leadership of a Lead Engineer to complete projects for multiple clients across the U.S.
• Willingness to travel to project sites to gather data and interface with clients
• Design OH/UG power line projects including line routing, structure load analysis, and drawings
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs before submission

Skills

MS Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Transmission Engineer II

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Transmission Engineer II to join our team. The Transmission Engineer II is primarily responsible for the cost-effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate overhead and underground power transmission lines for our clients using various software systems and engineering/construction standards. Individuals in this role ensure compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements. The Graduate Engineer will execute projects under the lead of a Lead Engineer and will work closely with engineers performing substation, distribution, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication designs. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under the leadership of a Lead Engineer with a team of other Engineers to complete projects for multiple clients across the U.S., ranging from Asset Maintenance Programs to Multi-Year Rebuilds/Tie Lines
• Willingness to travel to project sites, as necessary, to gather data and interface with clients
• Perform all aspects of designing OH/UG power line projects. (line routing, finite element analysis, hardware/conductor selection, technical support during construction, One-Calls, DOT and municipality permitting, right-of-way requests, electrical one-line diagrams)
• Develop an understanding of each deliverable necessary for the project at hand. Including, but not limited to, plan & profiles, structure load analysis, structure framing, bill of materials and design drawings
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed before final submission

Required Experience:

• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of assigned projects.
• Must be able to effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• 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 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.