Uses good time management methods and habits to meet schedule requirements.
Uses developed organizational skills to deliver projects efficiently and thoroughly.
Effectively uses current computer-aided design and production software to maximize efficiency of project delivery.
Takes a proactive role to enhance the professional development of assigned personnel.
Creates and maintains a positive environment and team approach for all assignments.
Actively performs other tasks as assigned or as individually identified to benefit the overall company efficiency and work environment.
Protects the well-being of the client and the company at all times.
Effectively utilizes and implements the Company’s QA/QC Policy.
Proficiently reviews project contracts and coordinates with the Principal in Charge for execution.
Successfully manages and designs numerous civil engineering projects of medium to high complexity.
Performs all project billing, collections and job cost analysis to maximize project profitability while maintaining quality of project deliverables.
Begins to assume role in marketing of existing clients.
Performs manpower projections and staffing management for multiple tasks or projects.
Maintains multiple project deadline schedules for allocation of resources.
Maintains effective communications with multiple design teams, other design consultants, Internal Survey Department (re: schedules, deliverables and billings) and other appropriate parties, both verbal and written.
Uses good time management methods and habits to meet schedule requirements.
Uses developed organizational skills to deliver projects efficiently and thoroughly.
Effectively uses current computer-aided design and production software to maximize project delivery efficiency.
Takes a proactive role to enhance the professional development of assigned personnel.
Creates and maintains a positive environment and team approach for all assignments.
Actively performs other tasks as assigned or individually identified to benefit the company's overall efficiency and work environment.
Performs manpower projections and staffing management for multiple tasks or small projects to maximize profitability while maintaining the quality of project deliverables.
Maintains effective communications with multiple design teams, other design consultants, the internal survey department (re: schedules, deliverables, and billings), and other appropriate parties, both verbal and written.
Protects the well-being of the client and the company at all times.
Effectively manages up to three (3) assigned technical personnel, including:
Spatial Analysis & Cartography: Create, manage, analyze, and display spatial data using GIS software.
Data Interpretation & Management: Independently interpret data while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Manage and update existing GIS datasets, ensuring their relevance and accuracy.
Project Support: Contribute to the design and improvement of GIS methodologies for project efficiency. Anticipate the informational needs of the project team, delivering tailored data and graphics solutions.
Technical Solutions: Craft detailed and technically proficient solutions, presenting spatial data clearly and accurately across various media.
Collaborative Projects: Engage in diverse energy and land development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide GIS support and insights.
GIS Application Development: Innovate in desktop and mobile GIS applications, adhering to stringent quality assurance and control standards.
You will be expected to:
Challenge current processes to develop new and more efficient processes
Create tools and scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
Work with end users, create mapping products, and perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform
Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions by preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and/or electronic media.
Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control.
You will work on energy projects, such as wind, solar, and transmission projects, land development and public infrastructure projects.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) is seeking a Permitting Lead for our Minneapolis office to assist clients in obtaining regulatory approvals for wind, solar, transmission and energy storage projects.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in leading site and route permitting projects in the Midwest.
Applicants should possess expertise with permitting processes such as Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), Minnesota Public Utility Commission (MPUC) Site and Route Permitting, North Dakota Public Services Commission (PSC) Certificate of Site or Route Compatibility, Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Certificate, and the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (CECPN).
The candidate will have considerable experience in renewable energy project development and permitting utility-scale wind, solar, and/or energy storage facilities, as well as high-voltage transmission lines. Experience with data center and collocated project permitting and approvals is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental reviews (federal NEPA and equivalent state programs), state site and route permit processes and applications, associated federal, state and local regulatory programs and permits, directing and managing environmental and cultural resources desktop and field investigations, and construction-related federal, state, and local approvals is essential, as well as having familiarity with specific application filing requirements, rules, and guidance for various Midwest states. Additionally, the candidate should have experience attending public hearings and meetings on behalf of clients and providing testimony.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, possess effective communication skills, and demonstrate superior project management, writing, research, time management, project scheduling, quality assurance and related project skills. Responsibilities include managing projects, leading teams, drafting and reviewing permit applications, attending client meetings, interacting with design professionals, directing subject matter experts and administrative staff, mentoring junior staff, and developing work scopes and budget proposals for expanding business opportunities with new and existing clients.
Construction document production support for commercial and utility scale wind projects.
Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.
Create wiring/cable schedules based takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers.
Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards.
Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assignment and assessment of geotechnical laboratory tests, preparation of investigation reports, and application of site data to analyses and design.
Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials. Complete or assist with geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, and settlement analyses.
Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.
Participate in preparation of proposals, bid documents and capital cost estimates, construction drawings and design reports.
Develop and manage a pipeline of environmental work with developers and owners of renewable energy and/or transmission projects over $1M of annual revenue.
Manage projects, clients, and internal staff in preparing site and route permit applications for renewable energy and transmission projects throughout the U.S.
Work with internal market and service leaders, senior Westwood staff, project managers, and subject matter experts to pursue job opportunities and successfully execute renewable energy and/or transmission permitting projects.
Facilitate marketing efforts and proposal preparation for permitting, environmental and other services.
Maintain contacts within the renewable energy and electric transmission industries to monitor development trends, regulator initiatives and market forces.
