Westwood Professional Services

Transmission Engineer II - Power Delivery

Westwood Professional Services$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in transmission engineering
  • Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Previous experience with overhead and underground power transmission design
  • Strong project management skills and ability to maintain quality standards

Responsibilities

  • Assist a Lead Engineer in executing various transmission engineering projects
  • Travel to different project sites for data collection and client interaction
  • Design overhead and underground power line projects, including routing and hardware selection
  • Understand required deliverables for assigned projects, such as load analysis and design drawings
  • Coordinate and review design submissions before finalization

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to various engineering software and tools
  • Flexible work arrangements including travel
  • Engagement with a diverse array of clients across the U.S.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Transmission Engineer II

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Transmission Engineer I to join our team. The Graduate Level Transmission Engineer 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.

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

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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