Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5-7 years of experience in power transmission engineering
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong project management skills with attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a Lead Engineer and team to deliver projects for diverse clients across the U.S.
Travel to project sites for data collection and client interaction as needed
Design overhead and underground power line projects, including routing and hardware selection
Conduct finite element analysis and provide technical support during construction
Understand and prepare necessary project deliverables such as plans, load analyses, and design drawings
Coordinate internal and external design reviews prior to final submission
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a highly experienced and dynamic team
Exposure to a variety of projects, from maintenance to multi-year rebuilds
Professional development opportunities in a supportive environment
Engagement with cutting-edge engineering and construction standards
Travel opportunities to diverse project sites across the U.S.
Full 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
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.
