Westwood Professional Services

Transmission Engineer III

Westwood Professional Services$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 3+ years in a Transmission Line Engineer role within consulting or utility settings.
  • Knowledge of NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, and related software.
  • Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of engineering to design overhead transmission lines.
  • Independently assess engineering analyses, plans, and specifications.
  • Perform PLS-CADD modeling and structural analysis for high voltage lines.
  • Prepare design documents and construction drawings.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams and attend technical reviews.
  • Travel to project sites for data collection and client interactions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative company culture focused on innovation and development.
  • Opportunities for mentoring by senior licensed professionals.
  • Commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
  • Engagement in impactful community initiatives and projects.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Transmission Engineer III will be part of an electric transmission design team and will be responsible for the engineering and design of multiple projects ranging from small "quick turn-around" to large complex power lines. This position provides the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of engineering to design projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.

As a Transmission Line Engineer, you will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE and other applicable standards in the engineering design and will independently perform engineering analyses, plans and specifications, as well as material procurement and construction documents

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards necessary to design transmission lines.
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge in the use of PLS-Cadd, including all applicable programs of the suite.
  • Performs all aspects of designing high voltage overhead transmission line projects including but not limited to: PLS-Cadd Modeling, Line routing, Structure spotting, Structural analysis and design, Foundation design, Hardware selection, Conductor and shield wire selection, Material specifications, and Technical support during construction.
  • Plans and design overhead transmission lines, including right of way requirements, structure spotting, line configurations, hardware requirements, structure alternatives, and foundation options.
  • Prepares and review design documents for construction, including plan & profiles, structure load tree drawings, structure framing, bill of materials and foundations design drawings.
  • Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD is a plus.
  • Designs projects under the mentoring and training of senior licensed professionals.
  • Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
  • Understands client interests and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
  • Demonstrates ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute and meet multiple project commitments.
  • Understands & meets schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Actively coordinates with internal and external team members on transmission line projects.
  • Attends client technical review meetings.
  • Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.


Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience as a Transmission Line Engineer in consulting or utility environment.
  • Experience with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, MFAD, Vibrec, Vortx, L-Pile
  • Proficiency with MS Office Software, include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with others, including clients, management, and design team, through excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):
  • An active EIT Certificate in the US is strongly preferred.
  • A proven ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute and meet multiple project commitments.

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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