312 results
312 results
Wind Collection Electrical Engineer
Offices
Minneapolis, MN
Categories
Electrical Engineering
Wind Collection Electrical Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs all aspects of design for medium voltage (typically 35 kV) including the following:
    • Calculations and Analysis
      • Underground cable thermal analysis
      • Electrical loss analysis of conductors and transformers
      • Short circuit analysis
      • Effective grounding calculations
      • Electrical grounding for safety (touch and step potential)
      • Fiber optic loss calculations
      • Load flow and reactive power analysis
      • Harmonics analysis
      • Arc flash analysis
      • Review of utility scale renewable energy project interconnection requirements
    • Technical Documentation
      • Development of technical specifications for Balance of Plant equipment
      • Development of bills of materials for electrical installations
      • Development of installation instructions and construction drawing details
    • Coordination with Other Disciplines
      • Ability to work closely with internal and external civil engineering, structural, geotechnical, and environmental staff to produce a well coordinated and constructable design.
    • Other Expectations
      • Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement and standardization efforts.
      • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
      • Responsible for assisting with 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.
      • Attending all client technical review meetings.
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Substation Designer - Physical
Offices
Raleigh, NC
Categories
Substation
Substation Designer - Physical
Duties and Responsibilities
  • 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.
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Water Resources Staff Engineer
Offices
Minneapolis, MN
Categories
Water Resources
Water Resources Staff Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities

Job duties include stormwater design, watershed permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and FEMA studies using state-of the-art technology. More specific duties may include: preparation of design drawings, producing design calculations, drainage design and writing technical reports. Additional duties include:

  • Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
  • Coordinate with civil, electrical and environmental teams within Westwood.
  • Perform drainage calculations and designs.
  • Write technical reports documenting design methodologies.
  • Assist with site visits and inspections as needed.
  • Support the construction stormwater team with shear stress calculations, exhibit creation and erosion control design.
  • Find and utilize various GIS datasets to support work on water resources are other related projects
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Site Design Staff Engineer
Offices
Minneapolis, MN
Categories
Civil Engineering
Site Design Staff Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • 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.
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Site Design Project Engineer
Offices
Denver, CO
Categories
Civil Engineering
Site Design Project Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities

BESS Design and Development

  • Assist in the design and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Civil Engineering Project Lead to create detailed design plans, specifications, and technical documentation for BESS projects.

Technical Analysis

  • Conduct technical design related to BESS design, including site design, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations.
  • Utilize engineering software (Civil 3D) and tools to design BESS sites.

Project Coordination

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, structural, and environmental engineers, to integrate BESS design.
  • Support project management activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

  • Participate in quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure the integrity BESS designs.
  • Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company standards.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain effective communication with clients, addressing any technical inquiries or concerns related to BESS projects.

Field Support

  • Support field activities during the construction and implementation phases of BESS projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and resolve any engineering issues that arise as needed or requested by the client.

Continuous Improvement

  • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to BESS and renewable energy.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
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Site Design Project Engineer
Offices
Plano, TX
Categories
Civil Engineering
Site Design Project Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities

BESS Design and Development

  • Assist in the design and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Civil Engineering Project Lead to create detailed design plans, specifications, and technical documentation for BESS projects.

Technical Analysis

  • Conduct technical design related to BESS design, including site design, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations.
  • Utilize engineering software (Civil 3D) and tools to design BESS sites.

Project Coordination

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, structural, and environmental engineers, to integrate BESS design.
  • Support project management activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

  • Participate in quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure the integrity BESS designs.
  • Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company standards.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain effective communication with clients, addressing any technical inquiries or concerns related to BESS projects.

Field Support

  • Support field activities during the construction and implementation phases of BESS projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and resolve any engineering issues that arise as needed or requested by the client.

Continuous Improvement

  • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to BESS and renewable energy.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
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Site Design Staff Engineer
Offices
Denver, CO
Categories
Civil Engineering
Site Design Staff Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • 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.
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Site Design Staff Engineer
Offices
Madison, WI
Categories
Civil Engineering
Site Design Staff Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • 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.
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Sr. Electrical Lead Engineer
Offices
Plano, TX
Categories
Electrical Engineering
Sr. Electrical Lead Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage the electrical engineering of commercial and utility scale solar projects and be responsible managing the electrical design budget for the project to insure budgets are met
  • Responsible for contractual electrical engineering scope, verify incorporation into design, and coordination of change orders with project manager
  • Responsible for insuring project deliverable schedules for electrical engineering scope are met
  • Assist project managers in responding to RFP’s by preparing proposal scope and fees for the electrical engineering
  • Coordinate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors
  • Schedule and plan necessary resources needed to support projects weekly
  • Perform and Lead Electrical Engineering design and creation of construction documents for projects as well as be the primary electrical contact for client
  • Oversee project electrical team resources and be responsible for staff performing electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit, load flow calculations and voltage drop.
  • Coordinate with clients, utilities, and code enforcement officers.
  • QA/QC of design work performed on projects for which you are the lead electrical engineer responsible for the project
  • Maintain awareness of currently available equipment and industry best practices
  • Collaborate with and support electrical engineering teams in other offices as projects and workload sharing between offices dictates.
  • Support construction of the projects by responding to contractor and owner requests including RFIs and submittal review
  • Assist Market Directors as needed for marketing efforts and creation of marketing materials surrounding electrical engineering work
  • Supervise, train, and/or mentor graduate engineers, staff engineers, and design technicians
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Project Surveyor
Offices
Overland Park, KS
Categories
Survey
Project Surveyor
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of projects and monitors the operational effectiveness throughout.
• Serves as subject matter expert for survey related activities such as construction staking, topographic surveying, platting, legal description writing, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, and legal principles.
• Works with the Project Manager to define project tasks, schedule and resource requirements.
• Works with Project Manager to evaluate project budget, scope, and fee.
• Complies with and helps the enforcement of company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct team meetings with project team to evaluate and coordinate the project.
• Stays current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to project team staff as needed.
• Responsible for quality control and quality assurance related to the survey activities on each project.
• Ensures division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

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