Transmission Engineering Supervisor Job Locations US-MN-Minnetonka ID 2023-5236 Category Transmission and Distrubution 2nd Category Civil Engineering Position Type Regular Division Power Overview TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Engineering Supervisor to join our team in our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The Transmission Engineering Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising a staff of technical designers and engineers responsible for the development of engineering designs, cost estimates, and communication of technical and design information to our customers. The supervisor manages and evaluates the performance of assigned technical staff and proactively initiates measures to correct instances of work product not meeting established quality standards. The Transmission Engineering Supervisor ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements and, at times, will collaborate closely with engineers performing substation, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication design. Duties and Responsibilities Supervise technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing. Manage schedules and assign technical staff projects and daily work. Manage the development of the technical staff through mentoring, instructing on technical engineering principles, and governing electrical and safety codes. Instruct and teach the technical staff in areas of company policies, safety, terms and conditions under which Westwood provides service. Instruct and teach the technical staff in the use of computer systems and software, tools and equipment, and company-owned motor vehicles. Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to submissions. Evaluate the performance and development of technical staff. Collaborate with the department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices. Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives. Perform the duties of the Transmission Engineering Manager when the manager is unavailable. Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients. Required Experience Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical, Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Active PE licensure This is a supervisory level position requiring 10+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design. Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked on by staff. Must be able to effectively supervise a team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability. Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of their integration into daily activities. Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry-relevant standards Proficiency in PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD, and other industry software. Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project) Preferred Experience Advanced degree in an associated field Experience leading an engineering team, demonstrating proficiency in resource management and delegation of engineering tasks. Experience providing technical direction for a department/organization in the field of expertise. Compensation Range Minimum USD $120,000.00/Yr. Compensation Range Maximum USD $135,000.00/Yr. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S. 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 industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on 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.