Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Engineering Manager, Transmission is responsible for the leadership and day-to-day operations of the Transmission Engineering group, overseeing a team of technical designers, engineers, and supervisors engaged in the development of engineering designs, cost estimates, and technical deliverables for clients across Westwood's power line portfolio. This role carries accountability for the group's performance, quality standards, and regulatory compliance, while actively driving staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Transmission Engineering, the Engineering Manager will direct resource planning and forecasting, evaluate staff performance, and collaborate cross-functionally with other practice groups and firm leadership. This role also serves as the acting Director of Transmission Engineering in the Director's absence, requiring a broad command of both operational and strategic responsibilities. The Engineering Manager will maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand the firm's footprint with new and existing clients.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities: - Direct the day-to-day operations of the Transmission Line design staff, ensuring the group operates in compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and applicable safety codes.
- Manage resource balancing and staffing forecasting across clients and projects, collaborating with managers of other groups to address shared capacity and resource needs.
- Evaluate the performance and professional development of technical and supervisory staff, conducting meaningful reviews and proactively addressing development needs.
- Develop supervisory staff and principal engineers through mentoring, hands-on instruction, and structured growth opportunities.
- Lead initiatives to improve group efficiency, elevate product quality, and expand marketing and business development opportunities.
- Manage and provide guidance on professional communication with internal and external stakeholders at all project and organizational levels.
- Collaborate with the Director of Transmission Engineering to develop, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures that reflect current best engineering practices.
- Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives and cross-functional priorities.
- Perform the responsibilities of the Director of Transmission Engineering in the Director's absence.
- Maintain trusted relationships with existing clients and proactively identify and pursue opportunities to grow the firm's presence with prospective clients.
- Travel to client sites and project locations as needed to support project work and sustain client relationships.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Active Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in power transmission design, including prior supervisory experience.
- Advanced knowledge of overhead and underground transmission facilities and their integration into utility operations and project delivery.
- Demonstrated experience leading an engineering team, with proficiency in resource management, task delegation, and team accountability.
- Proven ability to provide clear direction on project assignments across all levels of complexity and to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards as applied to transmission line design.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with internal staff, leadership, and external clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative project team environment and model constructive cross-functional engagement.
Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:
- Advanced degree in engineering or a related field of study.
- Prior experience providing technical direction for a department or organization in power systems design.
Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.
