Archaeological Principal Investigator

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

 Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Archaeological Principal Investigator. We are open to a qualified candidate(s) in our Minnetonka, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Plano TX; Baton Rouge LZ, and New Orleans LA office. Westwood is a rapidly growing, multi-disciplined engineering, surveying and environmental firm that provides services across the country for the development of land and energy projects. This position offers the opportunity to perform and direct field studies, desktop reviews, technical studies, and project permitting to a variety of private renewable energy and land development clients. The successful candidate will seek opportunities for growth and work on a variety of development projects across the country. We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm about his/her work, and with a strong commitment to client service and technical excellence. This individual will directly oversee and conduct projects in a team environment, supporting existing cultural resource staff at times and working independently at other times. There will be additional emphasis on cultivating new regional clients and business development. 

• The successful candidate will have experience with background research, field surveys and technical report preparation. There will also be focus on business development as we grow Cultural Resources services throughout the region.
• The position requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to independently conduct project tasks. Typical tasks include:
  • Cultural resources file reviews
  • Assessing site risk profiles
  • Drafting proposals and work plans
  • Leading document preparation in a team environment
  • Preparing or supervising the preparation of cultural resource technical reports
  • Coordinating with clients and sub consultants
  • Consultation with federal and state agencies
  • Direct supervision of field investigations

Lead Electrical Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

 Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support our Battery Energy Storage team. The position is for a lead electrical engineer to design battery energy storage systems (BESS), which includes: site electrical design, power conversion system (PCS) and battery management system (BMS) integration, medium and high voltage interconnection design, auxiliary power systems, protection and control schemes, and being the client and internal leader for the electrical engineering of projects. As Lead Electrical Engineer, the individual will coordinate with the Westwood Service Leaders and Director of Electrical Engineering to maintain firm standards and consistency as well as oversee other electrical designers. This position may also include supervision responsibilities of direct reports for timesheet/expense/PTO approval, annual growth planning, disciplinary actions, and compensation annual adjustments. 

Electrical Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support our Renewables Division. The position is for an electrical engineer to design solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which includes plant layout, selecting appropriate system hardware, system optimization, determining power generation and interconnection requirements, and being a leader portions of the electrical engineering of projects. As an Electrical Project Engineer the individual will coordinate with the Project Lead, and Senior Engineers, to maintain firm standards and consistency as well as oversee junior engineers, electrical designers, and drafters on the project. This position may also include supervision responsibilities of an intern and/or new grad for timesheet/expense/PTO approval, annual growth planning, and disciplinary actions

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.  is seeking an Electrical Studies Engineer to join our renewables team. An electrical studies engineer at Westwood plays a pivotal role in the design and optimization of utility-scale renewable plants, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. The focus of the electrical studies engineer is on performing comprehensive electrical system studies, ensuring compliance with interconnection requirements and seamless integration of renewable assets into the power grid. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.  

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers and designers in the execution of substation physical design projects while overseeing staff development, technical quality, and project delivery performance. This role combines engineering leadership with team management responsibilities, ensuring successful execution of projects across multiple clients and programs. 

Provide technical oversight, support resource planning, and drive continuous improvement of standards, processes, and tools. This position serves as a key interface between engineering staff, project management, and clients, while maintaining accountability for team performance, employee development, and overall delivery success.

Westwood's District Services Team is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented District Service Administrator / Contract Specialist to support the management and administration of special districts throughout Texas. This position serves as a key liaison between district boards, engineers, contractors, developers, consultants, and regulatory agencies, playing a central role in administering construction contracts, tracking project budgets, and supporting the day-to-day operations of Texas special districts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, experience within the engineering, construction, utility, or municipal infrastructure industry, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Electrical Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Electrical Graduate Engineer will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Lead to join our team. The primary responsibilities for the Survey Project Lead include: working with the Division Survey Service Leader, the Regional Leader, and local service leaders to implement the land division strategic plan, business development, and operations for the Survey Service across the region. This role is also responsible for mentoring and developing the local Survey Service Leaders in the region. The Survey Project Lead will work with the Division Service Leader and Regional Leader to develop annual business plans and a strategy and vision for maximizing Westwood’s share of the Survey Service in the region. Westwood has a highly experienced, dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

GIS Specialist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist to join our Renewables team. Westwood is a leading renewables, power, public infrastructure, and land development consulting firm dedicated to creating a better world for people though our work. Our core values – Relationships, Innovation, Dedication, Initiative, and Growth – are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating strong partnerships, fostering innovative solutions, committing passionately to our work, taking proactive steps towards progress, and nurturing personal and professional development.

Job Description:

The GIS Specialist position will play a crucial role in our team, supporting our renewable energy projects with their technical expertise and innovative approaches to GIS. We are looking for a dynamic GIS Specialist to enhance our team with their expertise in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management. If you're passionate about GIS and ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Spatial Analysis & Cartography: Create, manage, and 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.
• Process Innovation: Proactively challenge and improve existing processes, developing more efficient methodologies.
• GIS Analysis & Product Development: Perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform, creating mapping products that meet project requirements.
• Technical Solutions & Delivery: Deliver detailed, technically proficient solutions, ensuring clear and accurate spatial data representation in both hardcopy and electronic formats.
• Project Workflow Integration: Gain a complete understanding of product deliverables, managing and anticipating the information needs of project teams.
• GIS Application Development: Develop and maintain geospatial data across desktop and mobile applications, adhering to strict quality standards.
• Scripting & Automation: Create scripts to streamline routine GIS tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Technology Advancement: Stay abreast of the latest GIS technologies, developing innovative solutions and workflows.
• Client & Team Support: Work directly with clients and team members, supporting their GIS needs, troubleshooting issues, and clearly explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Mentor and train junior GIS specialists, fostering skill development and professional growth within the team.

Substation Physical Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. The Substation Physical Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce high voltage physical arrangements, plan and elevations views, station grounding analysis, layout, and details, cable trough and conduit plans, AC and DC calculations to determine station service and battery system requirements, preparation of equipment specifications and bill of materials, and preparation of construction documents. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
  • 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
    • AC and DC calculations for Station Service and Battery System Sizing.
    • Bus Fault Stress Analysis
  • Technical Support
    • Procurement
    • Construction
  • Active Coordination
    • Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop required drawings.
    • 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, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
  • Other Expectations
    • Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
    • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
    • Responsible for assisting with identifying key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
    • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
    • Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
    • Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.
    • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
    • Attending all client technical review meetings.