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Underground Transmission Designer

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create civil and electrical drawings for underground transmission projects.

  • Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies and develop design solutions.

  • Complete engineering design tasks and ensure deliverables meet project schedule and quality requirements.

Westwood Professional Services rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services is seeking a collaborative, detail-orientated designer to join an exciting consulting firm in the power utility space. The Underground Transmission Designer will be part of our Transmission Engineering Group and operate in a dual role of drafting civil/electrical drawings and engaging in design work for energy infrastructure projects.
The position would require the candidate to work with engineers and consultants to create drawings and develop technical understanding of underground transmission design practices and procedures.
Requirements
  • Computer aided design and drafting of all engineering products and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs.
  • Complete engineering design tasks under the supervision of the engineering staff.
  • Self-checks all work performed to ensure its accuracy prior to turning it over to the supervisor or designee assigned to review the work.
  • Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Deliver high quality deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry and utility standards.
  • Able to provide innovative solutions and problem solving skills.
  • Detailed and quality oriented.
  • Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments as changes occur in projects.
  • Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail, correspondence, attending meetings and other project documents required for project completion.
  • Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Associate's or technical degree in drafting, engineering, or related field of study.
  • 5+ yrs. of CAD experience, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D experience in electric utility industry, performing underground high voltage transmission or distribution projects.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and general design practices.
  • Excellent Verbal & Written Communications skills.
  • Driven for Results, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Planning, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity & Customer Focused
  • Ability to invite and accept constructive feedback
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
  • Ability to function in a team environment and culture of cooperation and collaboration.

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):
  • Graduate of AutoCAD program and/or Bachelor's degree in Engineering technology or related field of study.
  • Experience with design software such as Microstation.

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 the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, 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.
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.

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