Archaeological Principal Investigator

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Archaeological Principal Investigator. 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

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our water/wastewater team in our Scottsdale, Arizona office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and evaluation of data

• Conduct field reviews and other assessments

• Prepare detailed engineering calculations

• Assist with the creation and submission of technical reports, presentations and exhibits

• Prepare hydraulic modeling and technical reports for agency review

• Prepare detailed construction drawings, including horizontal and vertical alignments; plan and profile; utility design and rehabilitation

• Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs

• Coordinate with internal team members, government entities, utility service providers and subconsultants

• Manage task assignments for budget and schedule adherence

• Perform reviews of all work product for accuracy

• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service

• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines

• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Prior exposure to AutoDesk Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications

Required Experience

• 0-2+ years of relevant engineering experience

• BS in Civil Engineering

• EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our water/wastewater team in our Las Vegas, Nevada office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and evaluation of data

• Conduct field reviews and other assessments

• Prepare detailed engineering calculations

• Assist with the creation and submission of technical reports, presentations and exhibits

• Prepare hydraulic modeling and technical reports for agency review

• Prepare detailed construction drawings, including horizontal and vertical alignments; plan and profile; utility design and rehabilitation

• Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs

• Coordinate with internal team members, government entities, utility service providers and subconsultants

• Manage task assignments for budget and schedule adherence

• Perform reviews of all work product for accuracy

• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service

• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines

• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Prior exposure to AutoDesk Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications

Required Experience

• 0-2+ years of relevant engineering experience

• BS in Civil Engineering

• EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead in Scottsdale, Arizona to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience in design, management, and business development and at least 6 of those years in water/wastewater engineering, be licensed Professional Civil Engineers in Arizona (or eligible within 6 months), and possess a strong project management and team leadership background. With a focus on developing business strategies and advancing service initiatives, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of water/wastewater.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead in Las Vegas, Nevada to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience in design, management, and business development and at least 6 of those years in water/wastewater engineering, be licensed Professional Civil Engineers in Nevada (or eligible within 6 months), and possess a strong project management and team leadership background. With a focus on developing business strategies and advancing service initiatives, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of water/wastewater.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our water/wastewater team in Scottsdale, Arizona as a Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of water/wastewater design and project management experience supporting water/wastewater design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a water/wastewater design team.  

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our water/wastewater team in Las Vegas, Nevada as a Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of water/wastewater design and project management experience supporting water/wastewater design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a water/wastewater design team.  

Substation Designer – P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail orientated Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join a growing energy consulting firm. The Substation Designer would work with our growing Substation Engineering Team to prepare schematic and associated wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Computer aided design and drafting of all engineering products and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs.
• Typical CAD Design is that of functional electrical drawings as shown below.
• Operations Diagrams
• Single Line Drawings
• Three Line Drawings
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Protection and Control Schematics
• Communication Schematics
• Alarm Schematics
• Associated Wiring Diagrams (Point to Point Translation)
• Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
• Self-checks all work performed to ensure its accuracy prior to turning it over to the supervisor or designee assigned to review the work.
• Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• Detailed and quality oriented.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments as changes occur in projects.
• Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail correspondence, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Substation Designer - Physical

Westwood Professional Services

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail-orientated Substation Designer - Physical (CAD Technician) to join our team in our Raleigh or Charlotte, NC or Madison, WI offices. The Substation Designer - Physical will prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

• 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.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Service Leader to join our team. The primary responsibilities for the Survey Service Leader includes; partnering with the local market leaders to implement the Louisiana offices’ strategic plans, business development and operations for the Survey Service in the office. This role is also responsible for the mentoring and development of the Survey service staff in the office. The Survey Service Leader will work with the Regional Survey Leader and local market leaders to develop annual business plans and a strategy and vision for maximizing Westwood’s share of the local Survey Service. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.