Performs all SCADA and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

• Develop
  • SCADA and Communications Specifications
  • I/O Mapping
  • Points Lists and Associated Mapping
  • HMI Configuration files
  • RTU and Substation computer programming files
  • Automation programming and associated logic files
• Perform QA/QC
  
  • Items listed above
  • SCADA and Communications Schematics
• Technical Support
  
  • Procurement
  • Construction (Testing and Commissioning)
  • Design Team
  • Off takers, Owners, Utilities, and any other entities that require interfaces with the substation SCADA system
• Active Coordination
  
  • Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C/SCADA Design Team in their development of the above-listed schematics
  • Ability to provide technical support for field personnel, remote entities, and equipment vendors who are responsible for working and communicating with the substation SCADA system.
  • Ability to coordinate with control centers for commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • 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 the protection and control design engineers, system protection engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.
• Leader as Coach
  
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training members of the team.
  • Participates in developing individual growth plan and assists with development of mentee’s growth plan if so desired.
  • Lead by example and be accountable for own actions.
  • Supervise small team of engineers if growth allows.
  • Approve timesheets and expense reports.
  • Assist management with project assignments.
  • Management of responsible resource hours within Float.
  • One on ones with direct reports once a month
  • Participate in development of growth plans for direct reports.
  • Attend leadership training when made available.
• Support Consistency
  
  • Follow department processes and procedures
  • Continue strong customer service
• Support Business
  • Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.)
  • Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests.
  • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Other Expectations
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
  • Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supported continuous improvement efforts.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Responsible for assisting with the identification of fundamental client interests. and may determine the key clients in some instances
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
  • Serves as a technical specialist for SCADA 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.
  • Attend all client technical review meetings.
  • Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.
  • Support assigned PM in project management activities, including but not limited to proposal development, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.

Performs all SCADA and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

• Develop
  • SCADA and Communications Specifications
  • I/O Mapping
  • Points Lists and Associated Mapping
  • HMI Configuration files
  • RTU and Substation computer programming files
  • Automation programming and associated logic files
• Perform QA/QC
  
  • Items listed above
  • SCADA and Communications Schematics
• Technical Support
  
  • Procurement
  • Construction (Testing and Commissioning)
  • Design Team
  • Off takers, Owners, Utilities, and any other entities that require interfaces with the substation SCADA system
• Active Coordination
  
  • Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C/SCADA Design Team in their development of the above-listed schematics
  • Ability to provide technical support for field personnel, remote entities, and equipment vendors who are responsible for working and communicating with the substation SCADA system.
  • Ability to coordinate with control centers for commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • 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 the protection and control design engineers, system protection engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.
• Leader as Coach
  
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training members of the team.
  • Participates in developing individual growth plan and assists with development of mentee’s growth plan if so desired.
  • Lead by example and be accountable for own actions.
  • Supervise small team of engineers if growth allows.
  • Approve timesheets and expense reports.
  • Assist management with project assignments.
  • Management of responsible resource hours within Float.
  • One on ones with direct reports once a month
  • Participate in development of growth plans for direct reports.
  • Attend leadership training when made available.
• Support Consistency
  
  • Follow department processes and procedures
  • Continue strong customer service
• Support Business
  • Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.)
  • Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests.
  • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Other Expectations
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
  • Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supported continuous improvement efforts.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Responsible for assisting with the identification of fundamental client interests. and may determine the key clients in some instances
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
  • Serves as a technical specialist for SCADA 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.
  • Attend all client technical review meetings.
  • Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.
  • Support assigned PM in project management activities, including but not limited to proposal development, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.

Performs all SCADA and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

• Develop
  • SCADA and Communications Specifications
  • I/O Mapping
  • Points Lists and Associated Mapping
  • HMI Configuration files
  • RTU and Substation computer programming files
  • Automation programming and associated logic files
• Perform QA/QC
  
  • Items listed above
  • SCADA and Communications Schematics
• Technical Support
  
  • Procurement
  • Construction (Testing and Commissioning)
  • Design Team
  • Off takers, Owners, Utilities, and any other entities that require interfaces with the substation SCADA system
• Active Coordination
  
  • Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C/SCADA Design Team in their development of the above-listed schematics
  • Ability to provide technical support for field personnel, remote entities, and equipment vendors who are responsible for working and communicating with the substation SCADA system.
  • Ability to coordinate with control centers for commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • 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 the protection and control design engineers, system protection engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.
• Leader as Coach
  
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training members of the team.
  • Participates in developing individual growth plan and assists with development of mentee’s growth plan if so desired.
  • Lead by example and be accountable for own actions.
  • Supervise small team of engineers if growth allows.
  • Approve timesheets and expense reports.
  • Assist management with project assignments.
  • Management of responsible resource hours within Float.
  • One on ones with direct reports once a month
  • Participate in development of growth plans for direct reports.
  • Attend leadership training when made available.
• Support Consistency
  
  • Follow department processes and procedures
  • Continue strong customer service
• Support Business
  • Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.)
  • Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests.
  • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Other Expectations
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
  • Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supported continuous improvement efforts.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Responsible for assisting with the identification of fundamental client interests. and may determine the key clients in some instances
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
  • Serves as a technical specialist for SCADA 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.
  • Attend all client technical review meetings.
  • Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.
  • Support assigned PM in project management activities, including but not limited to proposal development, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.

• Work with lead design engineers and clients to develop electrical models and studies to support the project design process.
• Develop detailed system models that accurately represent the plant in design and perform a variety of studies, including short circuit and effective grounding, load flow and reactive power, harmonics, insulation coordination, power and energy loss, concentric neutral induced voltage, arc flash, grounding, lightning risk assessments, and transient studies for switching and overvoltage.
• Produce written reports conveying study results within the project schedule.
• Coordinate with internal project leads and project managers, as well as external clients, owners, and related engineers (such as independent and owner’s engineers).
• Review the work of others performing similar studies to ensure product quality prior to client submission.

• Selects, recommends, performs, and directs procedures and preparation of preliminary and final design
• Assist in coordination with other in-house disciplines and sub-consultant services
• Prepares plan documents and supporting design calculations
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of engineering principles and suggests design changes
• Qaulity check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
• Adhere to Westwood CAD document control standards and file organization structure
• Able to delegate CAD assignments and determine methods and procedures
• Independently performs assignments on basic design elements
• Provides training and coordination with CAD Technicians, Grad Engineers, and Engineering Interns
• Coordinates work activities to maintain project deadlines, budgets, and ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Prepare grading designs, plan, and profile of roadways and utilities
• Prepare complete civil construction documents/improvement plan sets
• Review and understand jurisdictional code requirements and implement in the design
• Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of work product
• Assist in the submittal of project document
• Assist in jurisdictional coordination, response to comments, and preparation of submittal documents
• Maintain open communication with Project Manager and design team

• Partner with leadership to develop and enact a comprehensive strategic plan, focusing on short- and long-term growth.
• Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods.
• Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

• Partner with leadership to develop and enact a comprehensive strategic plan, focusing on short- and long-term growth.
• Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods.
• Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

Billing Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full lifecycle of invoicing, including data verification, invoice generation, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing information.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to streamline billing workflows and enhance system functionality.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to manage billing-related technology projects including ERP enhancements, integrations, and automation efforts.
• Partner with Billing Manager to lead month-end billing close procedures and reporting.
• Partner with project managers, organizational leadership, and other stakeholders to gather necessary billing information and resolve any billing-related issues efficiently.
• Conduct routine review of billing data to identify and resolve discrepancies, inconsistencies and/or errors.
• Ensure compliance with Westwood's billing policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory standards.
• Become subject matter expert for billing within VantagePoint (ERP system) including but not limited to reporting, project setup, transactions, etc.
• Oversee billing team members communications and offer timely guidance and support.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable inquiries and provide resolution as needed.
• Prepare and provide guidance around lien waiver process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Leadership Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate strong leadership by mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for IT implementation and process organization initiatives.
• Supervise Billing staff and ensure quality/accuracy of all Biller work product.
• Deliver both one-on-one and group training to new Billers and Project Managers on billing processes/procedures.
• Coordinate and perform invoicing training for newly acquired entities.
• Design and conduct large-scale trainings for organizational groups as needed.
• Facilitate weekly billing team meetings to align priorities and address challenges.
• Provide expert guidance to the billing team and assist in resolving complex billing issues.
• Oversee team development, mentorship, performance evaluations/growth planning, and personnel decisions for assigned billing staff.
• Collaborate with IT on all billing related initiatives to enhance productivity and achieve organizational goals.
• Provide data-driven insight and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including division leadership, project managers, and finance team members, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Champion Westwood’s mission, vision and values, and promotes a “One Team” culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Billing Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full lifecycle of invoicing, including data verification, invoice generation, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing information.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to streamline billing workflows and enhance system functionality.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to manage billing-related technology projects including ERP enhancements, integrations, and automation efforts.
• Partner with Billing Manager to lead month-end billing close procedures and reporting.
• Partner with project managers, organizational leadership, and other stakeholders to gather necessary billing information and resolve any billing-related issues efficiently.
• Conduct routine review of billing data to identify and resolve discrepancies, inconsistencies and/or errors.
• Ensure compliance with Westwood's billing policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory standards.
• Become subject matter expert for billing within VantagePoint (ERP system) including but not limited to reporting, project setup, transactions, etc.
• Oversee billing team members communications and offer timely guidance and support.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable inquiries and provide resolution as needed.
• Prepare and provide guidance around lien waiver process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Leadership Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate strong leadership by mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for IT implementation and process organization initiatives.
• Supervise Billing staff and ensure quality/accuracy of all Biller work product.
• Deliver both one-on-one and group training to new Billers and Project Managers on billing processes/procedures.
• Coordinate and perform invoicing training for newly acquired entities.
• Design and conduct large-scale trainings for organizational groups as needed.
• Facilitate weekly billing team meetings to align priorities and address challenges.
• Provide expert guidance to the billing team and assist in resolving complex billing issues.
• Oversee team development, mentorship, performance evaluations/growth planning, and personnel decisions for assigned billing staff.
• Collaborate with IT on all billing related initiatives to enhance productivity and achieve organizational goals.
• Provide data-driven insight and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including division leadership, project managers, and finance team members, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Champion Westwood’s mission, vision and values, and promotes a “One Team” culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Take technical ownership of all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects 

• 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) for studies, grounding, lighting, AC, and DC calculations for Station Service and Battery System Sizing
• Bus Fault Stress Analysis
• Technical Support for procurement and construction
• Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the above listed 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.
• 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 the identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops 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.