• Design Leadership: Lead the design and engineering of 35kV to 500kV physical substation layouts, ensuring optimal equipment placement, grounding, and structural integrity including development of:
  • General Arrangements
  • Plan Views and Elevation Views
  • Grounding Plans
  • Cable Trough/Conduit Plans
  • Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.)
  • Documentation for Design Calculations
  • Bill of Materials
  • Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
  • Studies
    • Grounding
    • Lightning
    • Illumination
    • Bus Fault Stress Analysis
    • Insulation Coordination
• Technical Support: Assist with technical support in the following areas:
  • Procurement
  • Vendor Drawing Review
  • Construction
• Active Coordination:
  • Ability to work seamlessly with a Physical Designer to develop the above projects
  • Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.
• Support Consistency:
  • Follow department processes and procedures
  • Continue strong customer focus attitude that Westwood is known for.
• Support Business:
  • Provides clear and honest feedback to project team, external stakeholders, and clients.
  • Helps develop approaches to accommodate client unique requests.
  • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Project Management:
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Engineering Documentation: Prepare and review engineering calculations, detailed drawings, specifications, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs meet relevant codes, standards, and regulations, including NESC, IEEE, and local utility requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to review designs and deliverables, ensuring high standards of engineering excellence.
• Mentorship: Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Client Interaction: Participate in project meetings, presenting design concepts and updates to clients and stakeholders, and addressing any concerns or feedback.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.

• Computer-Aided Design and Drafting: Create and draft all engineering products and deliverables using CAD software, specifically for substation projects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and other drafters to identify and correct discrepancies in drawings and designs related to substations.
• Drafting Tasks: Produce various types of drawings specific to substations, including:
  
  • General Arrangements of substation layouts
  • Plan Views and Elevation Views of substation structures
  • Grounding Plans and Details for substation grounding systems
  • Foundation Plans and Details for substation equipment
  • Cable Trough/Conduit Plans and Details for cable management
  • Foundation Layout Plans for substation components
  • Import tables and calculations (e.g., BOMs) and create notes for each drawing.
  • Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings (preferred) for substation structures
  • Concrete Foundation Detail Drawings (preferred) for substation equipment
  • Oil Containment Detail Drawings (preferred) for transformers and other equipment
  • Metal Grate Platforms Detail Drawings (preferred) for access and safety
  • Fire Wall Detail Drawings (preferred) for fire protection in substations
• Self-Checking: Review and verify all work for accuracy before submission to the supervisor or designated reviewer.
• Project Management: Understand and meet project schedules and quality requirements specific to substation projects.
• Efficiency: Complete drawings accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Detail Orientation: Maintain a high level of detail and quality in all work related to substation design.
• Multi-Project Handling: Manage multiple substation projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in work assignments as needed.
• Project Delivery Support: Assist in the overall delivery of substation projects, including communication via phone or email, attending meetings, and preparing necessary project documents.
• Provide interdepartmental support when required.
• Project Execution: Ability to coordinate designer efforts to develop required deliverables while working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to coordinate designer efforts to develop required deliverables while working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members
• Familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
• Act as the QA/QC lead for drafting reviews
• Support assigned PM in project management activities, including but not limited to proposal development, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.
• Coaching Others: Leverage experience by mentoring and training members of the team.
• Lead by example and be accountable for own actions.
• Support Consistency: Follow department processes and procedures.
• Continue strong customer focus attitude that Westwood is known for.
• Support Business: Serve as a specialist for Physical design and provide consultation and guidance to colleagues and other project teams.
• Provide clear and honest feedback to project team, external stakeholders, and clients.
• Help develop approaches to accommodate client unique requests.
• Work to advise Management about how to maximize return on investment for the team.

• Work closely with Geospatial Leadership and Project Leads to meet project expectations.
• Perform post-processing procedures according to internal guidelines and industry best practices.
• Create final deliverables based on project scope for various markets ready for the client as final deliverables.
• Assist the Project Lead in managing technicians and workloads.
• Assist with data management and archiving.
• Conduct thorough quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability from technicians.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for geospatial deliverables.

• Prepare, monitor, and manage variable expense budgets for the office (ex: office supplies, employee relations).
• Manage office Giving Back budget and activities.
• Assist in shaping the culture of the office and modeling Westwood’s core values.
• Disperse information and updates to local staff at monthly town hall meetings.
• Manage the activities, performance and training of local Administrative Assistant.
• Ensure the front desk is staffed and phone calls are covered during business hours.
• Welcome and create a tone of professionalism for office visitors (employees, clients, vendors, etc.).
• Work with divisions to offer a seamless onboarding experience for all new hires and promotions within the office.
• Solicit, select, and manage office vendors, and suppliers as directed by the Business Administrator.
• Work with local leadership to help coordinate internal meetings and meetings with clients.
• Responsible for event coordination within the office.
• Provide expert subject matter assistance to all staff on the Vantagepoint/Deltek ERP system.
• Work with Business Administrator to facilitate IT service and support for the office.
• Ensure the office is represented within Westwood’s Safety and Health & Wellness groups.
• Monitor office space and seating status working with division leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator and Regional Office Manager.

• Create, edit, and modify CAD drawings
• Apply Westwood Company CAD standard, practices, and procedures in creating and modifying CAD drawings
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of drawings and documents
• Work with extreme precision and accuracy in creating design drawings
• Plot and check drawings
• Willing to take on other duties as assigned

Work as a critical member of a drainage design team under the direction of various project managers. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform research and data collection.
• Prepare hydrologic assessments to support drainage patterns and storm runoff.
• Prepare hydraulic assessments to support storm drain infrastructure recommendations for flood protection.
• Prepare technical reports to document data sources, assumptions, assessments, results, and recommendations.
• Prepare schematic exhibits.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services, and sub-consultants.
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers, or other external entities.
• Coordinate with clients.
• Identify applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements.
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design.
• Participate in contract bidding, review construction submittals, and RFIs, and provide limited field observation during construction.
• Attend meetings with governmental agencies to represent the company and clients.
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Oversee technical aspects of various projects with diverse design teams.
• Produce high quality work and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Make decisions independently regarding various issues and methods after receiving general instructions.
• Proactively communicate and engage with project managers and design teams.
• Engage in on-the-job training to learn company policies, practices, and standards, as well as agency/entity regulations and standards.
• Mentor, train, and supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel.
• Prioritize and effectively manage own workload and junior staff's work.
• Ensure office and company values, policies, and procedures are consistently followed.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Work as a critical member of a drainage design team under the direction of various project managers. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform research and data collection, including field visits.
• Prepare hydrologic assessments to support drainage patterns and storm runoff.
• Prepare hydraulic assessments to support storm drain infrastructure recommendations for flood protection.
• Prepare technical reports to document data sources, assumptions, assessments, results, and recommendations.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare schematic exhibits and compute quantities.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control to ensure accuracy of work.
• Engage in on-the-job training to learn company policies, practices, and standards, as well as agency/entity regulations and standards.
• Work under the supervision and direction of designers, project engineers, and project managers.
• All other related work as assigned by supervisors to support the Water Resources team.

• Assist in the management of projects from inception through completion
• Provide direction and manage work quality of a team of engineering designers, interns, and technicians
• Assist in the preparing and managing proposals, contracts, invoicing, work in process and account receivables
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Prepare, maintain, coordinate project schedules of multiple concurrent projects with clients and design team
• Communicate directly with clients and public governing agencies
• Assist project manager in Developing and tracking project milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery
• Recruit, manage, develop, lead, inspire and coach design team
• Prepare plan documents and supporting design calculations
• Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Assist in business development
• Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
• Able to understand proposals and contract scope of services
• Able to identify scope creep, write and capture additional services in a timely manner
• Assist in Overseeing the technical and financial aspects of various projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines and support services
• Make decisions independently in regards to various issues and methods
• Able to accept and give performance feedback

• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
• Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
• Preparation of entitlement documents in support of Tentative Maps, Vacations, Zone Changes, Entitlements, etc.
• Calculation of quantities using Microsoft Excel and justification letters using Microsoft Word
• Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D including grading plans; plan and profiles; construction details; storm drain, water and sewer facilities; signage and striping plans

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work
• Assist project team in preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations
• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and MicroStations
• Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
• Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint
• Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStations including grading plans; plan and profiles; construction details; etc.