Westwood Professional Services · 3 days ago
Principal Transmission Engineer
Minnetonka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Transmission Engineer to join their team. This role involves being a subject matter expert in electric transmission design, mentoring lower-level engineers, and applying knowledge of transmission lines to ensure project success across the country.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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