Civil Engineering Lead

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Site Design Lead Engineer to join our renewable energy team in one of our offices. The role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects. We are looking for a detail-oriented design engineer to join our highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Technician to join our team. Westwood’s growing Geospatial Department provides professional-level products to its clients, leveraging the latest in industry technology. Westwood has a highly experienced, dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

The Senior Remote Sensing Technician is responsible for post-processing aerial data to final deliverables supporting multiple markets and users. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all deliverables created from LiDAR and imagery data from both manned and unmanned aircraft, troubleshooting technical issues, and conducting quality control checks. The Senior Remote Sensing Technician will work closely with Remote Sensing Project Leads and other stakeholders to support the successful execution of projects.

Renewables Civil Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Project Engineer is responsible for designs and deliverables that support the permitting and construction of renewable energy projects.  Project Engineers apply general engineering knowledge to design a complete project independently.  They also direct and review work by staff engineers and technicians, develop a holistic perspective of the project lifecycle, and participate in client interactions.  

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our Land Development team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals. Westwood is dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood is looking for a driven, self-starter with good communication skills. This individual will be pairing their civil engineering technical skills with their project management experience to coordinate, plan, organize, and execute projects within their team.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer, Aviation to join our team in Appleton, WI. In this role you will work as a team to provide support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software, performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant must be organized, self-motivated, and able to solve complex issues collaboratively, on time and within budget.    

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer, Transportation to join our team in Appleton, WI. In this role you will work as a team to provide support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software, performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant must be organized, self-motivated, and able to solve complex issues collaboratively, on time and within budget.

The National Energy Storage Electrical Leader manages the Energy Storage Electrical Team within the Renewables Division. They concentrate on executing efficient service operations, formulating and deploying service strategies, enhancing service offerings, and nurturing the development of the team's current and future leaders. They are accountable for the performance of all service team members. They work closely with market and division leadership to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. They cultivate a positive, professional culture of innovation and excellence.

Business Leadership

• Manage the Teams technical, operational, legal, and financial matters.
• Determine strategic objectives and requirements by:
• Developing and implementing strategies for the Team organization and evolution that align with the organization's goals, focusing on innovation and growth
• Offering a clear vision for career advancement opportunities
• Lead the Team by:
• Fostering staff development
• Efficiently allocating resources and managing service teams to support projects and clients
• Balancing workloads across offices and markets while ensuring overall Team utilization
• Monitoring utilization and key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform hiring decisions
• Managing professional licenses according to the needs of the Markets and clients
• Overseeing hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation for the Team, with input from Engineering Managers
• Offering recommendations for compensation and benefits based on industry trends and staff feedback
• Identifying technical resource requirements
• Cultivating, sustaining, and enhancing a strong culture for the Team that aligns with Westwood’s corporate values
• Develop organizational policies and procedures.
• Suggest necessary facilities, personnel, and funds for programs and projects.

Staff Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals across multiple offices, fostering a culture of dedication and accountability while managing and balancing staff workloads.
• Promote effective teamwork and leadership principles to create effective solutions for engineering challenges.
• Promote and establish professional attitudes within the organization.
• Implement staff development plans for technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Implement an ongoing mentorship plan for all Team members.
• Identify training programs that should be extended to the entire Team.
• Assess the effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• Recognize and cultivate leaders within the Team

Quality

• Set standards, training, and quality objectives for the Team.
• Collaborate with the Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Operations Leader to establish, implement, monitor, and maintain procedures and quality standards for work products, ensuring consistency and efficiency across offices.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks in proposals, projects, and deliverables.
• Partner with other teams to develop and implement standards while enhancing organizational processes and communication.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop standards and guidelines.
• Lead the technical aspect of the Team.
• Integrate advanced concepts to solve complex problems.
• Engage in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.

Business Development Support

• Drive service and market revenue growth.
• Explore and expand additional service-based products or capabilities with Market input and consensus.
• Support Market-driven business development by offering technical expertise.
• Engage with national clients regarding new products or with new client opportunities.
• Maintain existing client relationships.
• Enhance client connections at all levels.
• Address escalation issues from Market teams and clients.

Civil Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. In this role, you will perform activities related to the site design of utility-scale solar projects. This work involves aiding in the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. Along with the civil design, other work activities include permitting support and occasional field work. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high-quality production, client commitment, and a fast-paced work environment. This position will serve as a member of an integrated design team and be responsible for compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets, where clear and concise written and verbal communication is imperative. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements:

• Serve as a design team member supporting permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Use sound engineering judgment and adhere to ethical standards when evaluating, selecting, and applying standard technical procedures to complete project tasks.
• Gain foundational knowledge and develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
• Coordinate with design team members to meet project milestones, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with design team members to uphold company standards and consistency.

Civil Staff Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. In this role, you will perform activities related to the site design of utility-scale solar projects. This work involves aiding in the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. Along with the civil design, other work activities include permitting support and occasional field work. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high-quality production, client commitment, and a fast-paced work environment. This position will serve as a member of an integrated design team and be responsible for compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets, where clear and concise written and verbal communication is imperative. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a design team member supporting permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Use sound engineering judgment and adhere to ethical standards when evaluating, selecting, and applying standard technical procedures to complete project tasks.
• Gain foundational knowledge and develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
• Coordinate with design team members to meet project milestones, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with design team members to uphold company standards and consistency.

Civil Staff Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. In this role, you will perform activities related to the site design of utility-scale solar projects. This work involves aiding in the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. Along with the civil design, other work activities include permitting support and occasional field work. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high-quality production, client commitment, and a fast-paced work environment. This position will serve as a member of an integrated design team and be responsible for compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets, where clear and concise written and verbal communication is imperative. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a design team member supporting permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Use sound engineering judgment and adhere to ethical standards when evaluating, selecting, and applying standard technical procedures to complete project tasks.
• Gain foundational knowledge and develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
• Coordinate with design team members to meet project milestones, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with design team members to uphold company standards and consistency.