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Principal Transmission Engineer

3 months ago


Minnetonka, United States Westwood Professional Services Full time
Principal Transmission Engineer Job Locations US-MN-Minnetonka ID 2024-5664 Category Transmission and Distrubution 2nd Category Civil Engineering Position Type Regular Division Power Overview

Principal Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Transmission Engineer to join our team. The Transmission Principal Engineer will be a part of the electric transmission design team and is considered a subject matter expert in their field. This candidate is responsible for the review multiple projects of a wide variety as well as the mentoring of lower-level engineers in the same department. This position provides the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of transmission lines and other related subjects to assure the success of our exciting portfolio of power line work across the country.

As a Principal Engineer, you will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE and other applicable standards to assist in the development of standards and practices, the engineering review of projects, and the teaching of concepts to our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Serves as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
* Review of all aspects of high voltage overhead transmission line projects including but not limited to: Line routing, Structure spotting, Structural analysis and design, Foundation design, Hardware selection, Conductor and shield wire selection, Material specifications, and technical support during construction.
* Develop technical specifications, specifications, QA/QC procedures, deliverable templates, and other means of increasing efficiency in our day-to-day operations.
* Assist clients with bid and evaluation processes, including structure procurement and construction services.
* Review design documents for construction, including plan & profiles, structure load tree drawings, structure framing, bill of materials and foundations design drawings.
* Understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD.
* Leverages experience by mentoring and training lower-level professionals including top graduates entering the field of transmission line design.
* 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.
* Ability and willingness to travel to various locations and work sites to meet with clients and support project work.

* Demonstrating proficiency utilizing relevant design software and having the know how to teach members of the team.
* Experience mentoring others.
* Experience showing ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.

Required Skills

* 10+ years' design experience in the power industry.
* Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program.
* PE License.
* Subject matter expert in associated field
* Advanced knowledge in the PLS Suite of software.
* Demonstrates proficiency in completing highly complex engineering tasks in the associated field by applying engineering theory and industry best practices.
* Ability to work independently on highly complex project assignments.
* Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
* Works well in a project team setting, displaying good collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

* SE License
* Advanced degree in associated field
* Experience providing technical direction for a department/organization in field of expertise.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.


Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.