Westwood Professional Services · 3 days ago
Transmission Line Engineer
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join their team. The role involves engineering and design of electric transmission projects, applying relevant standards and performing analyses, plans, and specifications for power lines ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
1-3 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
Preferred
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
Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD is a plus
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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