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About the Role

The Transmission Engineer III will be part of an electric transmission design team, responsible for the engineering and design of multiple power line projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. This role involves applying NESC, NEC, ASCE, and other applicable standards in the engineering design, performing analyses, creating plans and specifications, and managing material procurement and construction documents.

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 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 designs overhead transmission lines, including right of way requirements, structure spotting, line configurations, hardware requirements, structure alternatives, and foundation options.
Prepares and reviews 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.
Designs projects under the mentoring and training of senior licensed professionals.
Focuses on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
Understands client interests and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns.
Works in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
Works with limited supervision and guidance to execute and meet multiple project commitments.
Understands and meets schedule and quality requirements.
Actively coordinates with internal and external team members on transmission line projects.
Attends client technical review meetings.
Travels to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
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, including 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.
An active EIT Certificate in the US is strongly preferred.
A proven ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute and meet multiple project commitments.

Skills

PLSCadd Modeling
Line routing
Structure spotting
Structural analysis and design
Foundation design
Hardware selection
Conductor and shield wire selection
Material specifications
Technical support during construction
Right of way requirements
Line configurations
Structure alternatives
Foundation options
Plan & profiles
Structure load tree drawings
Structure framing
Bill of materials
Foundations design drawings
Geotechnical report interpretation
L-PILE
MFAD
AutoCAD
Vibrec
Vortx
MS Office Software
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Project
Verbal communication
Written communication

Experience Level

3+ years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
EIT Certificate

About the Company

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) transforms the energy grid, designs resilient infrastructure, and develops communities that will flourish today and for future generations.
With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, Westwood stands at the forefront of its industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets served.
The company's approach revolves around people, committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers.
Westwood's team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth, believing that a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes.
Westwood customizes its technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
Westwood is a partner in clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference.
Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to Westwood's identity, guiding every decision.
Westwood is deeply invested in the communities it serves, enriching lives through projects and giving-back initiatives.
Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms in 2025.
Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025).
The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Equal Opportunity

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.
The company believes that diverse backgrounds strengthen its 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.