Project Designer - Architecture

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Architect to join our Land Development team in our Christiansburg, VA office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The entry-level Architect performs design iteration, compiles data, and completes elementary architectural assignments; prepares project architectural plans as requested; observes construction in the field; works under direct supervision of a licensed architect or senior project manager; and works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Surveyor to join our team. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control and completion of survey projects in Westwood’s Power Division.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Surveyor to join our team. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control and completion of survey projects in Westwood’s Power Division.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Surveyor to join our team. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control and completion of survey projects in Westwood’s Power Division.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to join our team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computations, and adherence to specific state statutes. This position will work under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor.   

Electrical Engineering Manager - Solar

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager - Solar to support our Renewables Division. The position is for an engineering manager to oversee design teams for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems design. This individual is also be expected to serve as an Engineer of Record for Projects and Designee for Westwood COA where required by states where licensed for. As an Electrical Engineering manager – Solar the individual would be responsible for addressing concerns/issues from Market leaders and or Clients/Owners related to the service. This individual would support continual process improvement and be responsible for standards and QA/QC Documentation. This individual would also be responsible for coordinating utilization and workload between offices and services/subservices to balance/prioritize workload. 

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Transmission Line design staff and operations.
• Manages resource balancing and forecasting across various clients and projects.
• Manages the development of the supervisory staff and principal engineers through mentoring and hands-on instruction.
• Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiencies, quality of product, and marketing opportunities.
• Evaluate the performance and development of technical and supervisory staff.
• Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Division Leadership to develop new client opportunities and capture market share.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

• Site Engineering design of utility scale wind, solar projects and battery storage.
• Engineering design includes: array grading, road grading, road plan and profile, turbine pad grading, facility grading, stormwater crossing design, cross sections, erosion control plans, utility crossing, and storm water management facilities
• Due diligence and site investigation
• Quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Preparation of specifications and details
• Preparation of permit applications
• Construction administration
• Design and production in AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Day-to-day support in developing the engineering design and plan production of renewable projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Engineer.

• Create project reports, maintain CRM/ERP/customer database, client reporting systems, etc.
• Develop work plans and project schedules within Project or P6
• Assist Project Managers with project integration, communications, and team coordination
• Coordinate meetings, documentation, and resources
• Perform budget/billing/reporting maintenance and tasks
• Maintain files, records, and correspondence

• Communicating and collaborating with project managers, engineers, clients, and government agencies to conduct critical environmental issues analyses following industry and company standards. This may include:
• Field delineation of wetlands and other waters of the U.S.,
• Section 404 permitting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
• Conducting tree inventories and preparing tree preservation and mitigation plans,
• Preparing stormwater pollution prevention plans and conduct stormwater inspections,
• Conducting water and soil sampling,
• Conducting Threatened and Endangered species investigations,
• Conducting cultural resource inquiries,
• Conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments,
• Utilizing ArcGIS Pro to prepare GIS-based exhibits and data management,
• Utilizing GPS and GNSS units for field surveying and mapping,
• Function as support staff to existing business lines (land development and oil & gas).
• General project assistance for report preparation, peer-reviews, technical writing guidance, GIS support, and organizational assistance to meet strict deadlines.
• Supporting projects for different markets within Westwood – aviation, land development, renewables and public infrastructure.
• Ability to work in the office and out in the field during all times of the year.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.