Water Resources Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our Renewables team in our St. Cloud-MN or Minnetonka-MN offices. The qualified individual will support permitting, design, and construction of Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects across the country. This position will coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet storm-water regulations. Ideal for recent civil engineering (or related field) graduates or individuals with 0-3 years of experience aiming for increasing sustainability practices. Join us for a rewarding career path in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety.

Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our Renewables team in our St. Cloud-MN or Minnetonka-MN offices. The qualified individual will support permitting, design, and construction of Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects across the country. This position will coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet storm-water regulations. Ideal for recent civil engineering (or related field) graduates or individuals with 0-3 years of experience aiming for increasing sustainability practices. Join us for a rewarding career path in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety.

Vice President, Water

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Vice President, Water will lead Westwood’s Water market sector, overseeing water/wastewater infrastructure services such as: wastewater treatment, water resources, stormwater, and other related public infrastructure services. This role will guide market strategy, financial performance, project delivery, and team development across water-focused disciplines. The Vice President is responsible for growing Westwood’s footprint in municipal water/wastewater utilities, flood control, drainage infrastructure, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and treatment facility design. The role emphasizes client satisfaction, technical excellence, and strategic expansion aligned with the Public Infrastructure Division. 

Strategic & Market Leadership

• Define and implement the strategic plan for the Water sector, including market expansion, service-line growth, and revenue targets.
• Monitor regulatory requirements (EPA, state environmental agencies, FEMA, etc.), emerging technologies, and funding mechanisms to inform growth strategies.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities in municipal utilities, water districts, flood control authorities, and regional water agencies.

Operational & Financial Management

• Lead financial management of the Water sector, including P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Ensure efficient operations and high-quality project execution across water resources, wastewater, stormwater, and treatment design teams.
• Implement and promote consistent processes, quality systems, and safety practices.

Business Development & Client Management

• Drive business development initiatives, including proposal leadership, capture planning, and positioning for major water infrastructure programs.
• Maintain and expand relationships with public utilities, water districts, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Represent Westwood in water-related industry associations and forums.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of project managers, technical specialists, and discipline leads across water-focused engineering fields.
• Support recruitment, training, mentorship, performance management, and staff retention.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence within the Water practice.

Collaboration & Enterprise Alignment

• Collaborate with Transportation, Energy, Land Development, and Corporate Services to leverage synergies and pursue integrated opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with engineering licensure requirements, quality standards, and internal governance

Vice President, Transportation

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Vice President, Transportation will lead Westwood’s Transportation market sector, overseeing the following sub-markets: aviation, bridges, roadway, traffic engineering, bus & bus rapid transit, rail (freight, commuter) , tunnel design, and other related public infrastructure services. This leader will guide market strategy, financial performance, project delivery, and team development across transportation-focused disciplines. The Vice President, Transportation will manage key client relationships, follow major pursuits, and guide staff development while ensuring Westwood values are met. The role emphasizes client satisfaction, technical excellence, and strategic expansion aligned with the Public Infrastructure Division.

Strategic & Market Leadership

• Develop and execute transportation business strategies aligned with the broader Public Infrastructure Division.
• Identify emerging markets, funding opportunities, and regulatory trends impacting transportation programs.
• Expand service offerings and geographic reach in collaboration with Division and Corporate leadership.

Operational & Financial Management

• Manage P&L for the Transportation sector, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, risk mitigation, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Implement operational best practices, workflow efficiencies, and resource optimization across teams.

Business Development & Client Management

• Lead major pursuit strategies, proposal development, and capture planning for key transportation clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, counties, and federal agencies.
• Represent Westwood at industry conferences, technical committees, and public-sector forums

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, discipline leads, and technical professionals across transportation engineering disciplines.
• Support recruitment, retention, skills development, and succession planning for the transportation team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Enterprise Alignment

• Coordinate with other Westwood divisions (Land, Power, Renewables, Program Management, and Corporate Services) to pursue cross-market opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, engineering standards, quality management systems, and corporate policies.

Substation Engineer-P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Substation P&C 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: one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, potential and current schematics, control schematics, alarm schematics, protection and control specifications, and I/O mapping. He/she should be familiar with protection scheme functionality. The ability to develop relay settings and associated points mapping is not required but preferred. 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.

Substation Engineer-P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Substation P&C 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: one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, potential and current schematics, control schematics, alarm schematics, protection and control specifications, and I/O mapping. He/she should be familiar with protection scheme functionality. The ability to develop relay settings and associated points mapping is not required but preferred. 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.

Substation Engineer-P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Substation P&C 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: one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, potential and current schematics, control schematics, alarm schematics, protection and control specifications, and I/O mapping. He/she should be familiar with protection scheme functionality. The ability to develop relay settings and associated points mapping is not required but preferred. 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.

National Energy Storage Electrical Leader

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The National Energy Storage Electrical Leader manages the Energy Storage Electrical Team within the Renewables Division. They concentrate on executing efficient service operations, formulating and deploying service strategies, enhancing service offerings, and nurturing the development of the team's current and future leaders. They are accountable for the performance of all service team members.  They work closely with market and division leadership to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.  They cultivate a positive, professional culture of innovation and excellence. 

Business Leadership

• Manage the Teams technical, operational, legal, and financial matters.
• Determine strategic objectives and requirements by:
• Developing and implementing strategies for the Team organization and evolution that align with the organization's goals, focusing on innovation and growth
• Offering a clear vision for career advancement opportunities
• Lead the Team by:
• Fostering staff development
• Efficiently allocating resources and managing service teams to support projects and clients
• Balancing workloads across offices and markets while ensuring overall Team utilization
• Monitoring utilization and key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform hiring decisions
• Managing professional licenses according to the needs of the Markets and clients
• Overseeing hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation for the Team, with input from Engineering Managers
• Offering recommendations for compensation and benefits based on industry trends and staff feedback
• Identifying technical resource requirements
• Cultivating, sustaining, and enhancing a strong culture for the Team that aligns with Westwood’s corporate values
• Develop organizational policies and procedures.
• Suggest necessary facilities, personnel, and funds for programs and projects.

Staff Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals across multiple offices, fostering a culture of dedication and accountability while managing and balancing staff workloads.
• Promote effective teamwork and leadership principles to create effective solutions for engineering challenges.
• Promote and establish professional attitudes within the organization.
• Implement staff development plans for technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Implement an ongoing mentorship plan for all Team members.
• Identify training programs that should be extended to the entire Team.
• Assess the effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• Recognize and cultivate leaders within the Team

Quality

• Set standards, training, and quality objectives for the Team.
• Collaborate with the Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Operations Leader to establish, implement, monitor, and maintain procedures and quality standards for work products, ensuring consistency and efficiency across offices.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks in proposals, projects, and deliverables.
• Partner with other teams to develop and implement standards while enhancing organizational processes and communication.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop standards and guidelines.
• Lead the technical aspect of the Team.
• Integrate advanced concepts to solve complex problems.
• Engage in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.

Business Development Support

• Drive service and market revenue growth.
• Explore and expand additional service-based products or capabilities with Market input and consensus.
• Support Market-driven business development by offering technical expertise.
• Engage with national clients regarding new products or with new client opportunities.
• Maintain existing client relationships.
• Enhance client connections at all levels.
• Address escalation issues from Market teams and clients.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Land Development team. 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 Project Engineer to join our Land Development team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.