Westwood Professional Services

Principal Distribution Engineer

Westwood Professional Services$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering with a B.S. degree from an ABET-accredited university
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred
  • Experience in power distribution systems and related industries preferred
  • Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory requirements in engineering

Responsibilities

  • Lead all Distribution Engineer roles and responsibilities
  • Define and drive technical vision and strategy for engineering projects
  • Collaborate with executive management to align engineering goals with company objectives
  • Act as a subject matter expert on new technical initiatives
  • Oversee multiple complex engineering projects to ensure successful delivery
  • Mentor and coach engineering staff, promoting professional growth
  • Identify and resolve complex engineering challenges with innovative solutions

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Mentorship opportunities within the engineering team
  • Engagement with executive-level decision-makers
  • Contribution to innovative and impactful engineering solutions
Full Job Description
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.

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

Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
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500 employees
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Founded
1972

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