Senior Transmission Engineer - Westwood Professional Services, Inc
Westminster, CO
About the Job
Senior Transmission Engineer
Job Locations
US-CO-Westminster
Category
Transmission and Distrubution
2nd Category
Civil Engineering
Position Type
Regular
Division
Power
Overview
Senior Transmission Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.is seeking a Senior Transmission
Engineer to join our team. The Senior Engineer will be a part of the electric
transmission design team and will be responsible for the engineering and
design of multiple projects ranging from small "quick turn-around" to
large complex transmission lines. This position provides the opportunity to
directly apply your knowledge of transmission lines to engineer and design
transmission projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. As a Senior Engineer,
you will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE, and other applicable standards in the
engineering design and will independently perform engineering analyses,
plans, and specifications, as well as material procurement and
construction documents, and work with project planning, environmental,
permitting, and construction management. Westwood has a highly experienced
and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional
Duties and 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.
Required Skills
* Requires 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.
Preferred Experience
* A Professional Engineering License in the US is strongly preferred.
* Experience managing projects.
* A proven ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute
and meet multiple project commitments.
Compensation Range Minimum
USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Range Maximum
USD $120,000.00/Yr.
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
Job Locations
US-CO-Westminster
Category
Transmission and Distrubution
2nd Category
Civil Engineering
Position Type
Regular
Division
Power
Overview
Senior Transmission Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.is seeking a Senior Transmission
Engineer to join our team. The Senior Engineer will be a part of the electric
transmission design team and will be responsible for the engineering and
design of multiple projects ranging from small "quick turn-around" to
large complex transmission lines. This position provides the opportunity to
directly apply your knowledge of transmission lines to engineer and design
transmission projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. As a Senior Engineer,
you will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE, and other applicable standards in the
engineering design and will independently perform engineering analyses,
plans, and specifications, as well as material procurement and
construction documents, and work with project planning, environmental,
permitting, and construction management. Westwood has a highly experienced
and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional
Duties and 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.
Required Skills
* Requires 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.
Preferred Experience
* A Professional Engineering License in the US is strongly preferred.
* Experience managing projects.
* A proven ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute
and meet multiple project commitments.
Compensation Range Minimum
USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Range Maximum
USD $120,000.00/Yr.
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
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