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Westwood Professional Services · 10 hours ago

Senior Transmission Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to join their team. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for the engineering and design of multiple electric transmission projects, applying knowledge of transmission lines and relevant standards to ensure high-quality work.

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Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of the design 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
Plans and designs overhead transmission lines, including right-of-way requirements, structure spotting, line configurations, hardware requirements, structure alternatives, and foundation options
Develop technical specifications, prepare bid documents, and assist clients with bid and evaluation processes, including structure procurement and construction services
Prepare 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
Leverages experience by mentoring and training lower-level professionals including top graduates entering the field of the transmission line design
Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts
Understands client interests and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work
Serves as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams

Qualification

Transmission Line DesignPower Line Systems SoftwareEngineering AnalysisEIT CertificateProject Management PrinciplesContinuous ImprovementMS Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree (Civil, Structural, or Electrical) from an ABET-accredited engineering program
5+ years of relevant experience as a Transmission Line Engineer in consulting or utility environment
EIT Certificate with the ability to acquire PE in the near term
Proficiency with MS Office Software including WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and Project
Proficiency in Power Line Systems Software and other programs, including PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-POLE, CAISSON, SAG10, and ArcGIS
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, and design team through excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding of project management principles

Company

Westwood Professional Services

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Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.

H1B Sponsorship

Westwood Professional Services has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (15)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (10)
2021 (12)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$13.51M
2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M

Leadership Team

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Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
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Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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