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When Fran Hagen, Sr. opened Westwood’s doors in 1972, he and his team were eager to show clients how really smart engineering could enhance communities. That's the passion that got us going, keeps us ticking, and has us working across the country, and sometimes even overseas. When there is a big site challenge or a design that requires innovation, that's our sweet spot. Just ask one of our 10,000’s of happy clients or give us a call. We are here to help.
There are big problems to solve on projects every day. Whether it’s maneuvering through seemingly impossible site approvals or designing the systems that make communities thrive, we help simplify the effort.
That thing that makes a project better is within reach when you have really talented people putting their minds together. There is no shortage of professional expertise at Westwood to solve site issues and push the limits of creativity.
At the core, we do good business because we built a team of people who are honest and respectful. At Westwood, our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. The result? Success all around.
Our people are our greatest asset, so individual safety and well-being is a priority no matter where we are or what we are doing. Westwood’s safety incident rates are consistently below the industry average. Healthy behaviors are encouraged through education, wellness information, and incentives through our Safety and Lifestyle programs. Toolbox Talks kick off daily project meetings and our monthly company-wide Town Halls open with a safety minute. Our Lifestyle program concentrates on well-being for all facets of daily living.
Strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
- Verified companywide annual safety training and program completion
- ISNetworld and BROWZ/Avetta for PICS and auditing
- NCMS and PHMSA DOT drug and alcohol screening
- Operator certifications through Veriforce, Energy WorkNet, NCCER, eVerifile, BNSF, UPRR, Security Awareness, ROHVA, and Contractor Orientation
2020 - 2018
Top 500 Design Firms
Engineering News Record (ENR)
2020
Top 10 Largest Engineering Firms
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
2020 - 2016
Best Firm to Work For
Zweig Group
2020, 2019, 2016, 2015
Hot Firm List
Zweig Group
2019 - 2016, 2014
Marketing Excellence
Zweig Group
2019
Top Workplaces
Star Tribune
2018
Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award
Esri
With so many opportunities to help others, it can be tough deciding where to offer up our time, talent, and giving dollars. Knowing that many of us have a cause that we care deeply about, it just makes sense that Westwood's employees get to choose. Together, we clean up, build, and rebuild; cook, feed, and serve; run, swim, and bike; donate, fundraise, and do whatever it takes! We focus on supporting children, disease research and cures, homelessness, and hunger. We give to civic organizations such as military veterans, police, firefighters, and more. And, we support our professions with scholarships.
It feels good when giving is personal.