Civil Engineer (Power)
Company: Westwood Professional Services
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Civil Engineer (Power)
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer
(in the Power division entitled, Transmission Line Engineer) to
join our team. The Transmission Line Engineer will be part of an
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 power lines. This position
provides the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of
engineering to design projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. As a
Transmission Line 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. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of
individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services
to our clients.
--- 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.
--- 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.
Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in
1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it
serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional
engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery,
residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure
clients and their projects from multiple offices across the
U.S.
In 2021, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at # 4 and #21
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 also ranked consistently higher four
years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) list as a
leading design firm in the country. The firm consistently ranks on
industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement
on award-wining 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.
Requisition ID: 2023-4438
2nd Category: Transmission and Distribution
External Company URL: www.westwoodps.com
Street: 12701 Whitewater Dr
Keywords: Westwood Professional Services, Minnetonka , Civil Engineer (Power), Engineering , Minnetonka, Minnesota
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