Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Civil Engineering Project Lead to join our renewable energy team. The Civil Engineering Project Lead will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects, with a specific focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role requires a strong leader who is dedicated to delivering high-level professional services to our clients. 

1) Project Leadership

• Provide leadership, management, and mentorship for the design team. Project leadership tasks include:
  • Planning, coordinating, and executing the engineering design for a specific service
  • Defining project tasks, schedules, and resource requirements
  • Assigning tasks to and directing other technical and non-technical staff
  • Establishing goals for project deliverables and maintaining QA/QC standards
  • Preparing budgets for assigned projects and reviewing invoicing promptly
  • Communicating contractual requirements to the design team, verifying their incorporation into the design, and coordinating change orders with the Project Manager
  • Conducting team meetings and collaborating with other disciplines to ensure project success
  • Providing ongoing communication with the Project Manager regarding the project
  • Serving as a liaison between other engineers and the assigned design team
  • Removing obstacles preventing the design team from achieving their goals
• Plan and schedule necessary resources needed to support projects. Collaborate with Lead Engineers and Engineering Managers to optimize workload sharing between projects and offices.
• Support the Project Manager with planning, monitoring, and controlling the project scope, schedule, budget, reporting, and invoicing.
• Support the Project Manager with project close-out activities (e.g., lessons learned).

2) Quality

• Lead and provide quality assurance/quality control for assigned projects including:
  • Providing Engineer of Record (EOR) oversight of design tasks and final EOR review
  • Reviewing plans and specifications for constructability and risk management
  • Reviewing work by other members of the design team
  • Maintaining awareness of and complying with Westwood design/CAD standards
  • Performing quality review of all work products for accuracy
• Lead coordination with internal and external stakeholders to produce a well-coordinated and constructable design. Coordination efforts may include:
  • Coordinating with clients, utilities, and code enforcement agencies
  • Attending internal and external coordination meetings
  • Leading internal design team meetings
  • Collaborating closely with internal teams across multiple service groups
  • Keeping the Project Manager informed of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to your service
• Support service leadership to maintain firm standards and consistency.

3) Business Development Support

• Assist with client management and business development tasks. Assistance includes:
  • Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and seeking opportunities with potential future clients
  • Building solid client contacts and fostering trusting relationships to encourage repeat business
  • Assisting with proposal preparation
  • Identifying additional scope and revenue opportunities related to the project and participating in business development activities
• Assist Market Directors as needed with marketing efforts and the creation of marketing materials.
• Provide clients with accurate design deliverables that closely meet contract requirements.
• Respond to client requests promptly.
• Treat all stakeholders with professionalism and respect.

4) Staff Development

• Assist with mentoring Project Engineers, Staff Engineers, and Technicians by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Advise service leadership on optimizing design team satisfaction and performance.

5) Technical Expertise

• Act as a technical advisor while effectively delegating design tasks.
• Lead and perform the design of a complete project, system, component, or process. Design tasks may include:
  • Researching, evaluating, and applying data
  • Preparing detailed engineering calculations
  • Preparing specifications and details
  • Preparing detailed construction drawings
  • Designing and producing deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Lead and perform other project tasks such as:
  • Conducting research and field assessments
  • Preparing permit applications
  • Writing technical reports
  • Creating technical presentations and exhibits
  • Preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates
  • Providing construction support (e.g., responding to RFIs, performing field inspections)

Contacts / Direction

• Independently leads the design team with support from service leadership and the project management team.
• Receives general direction on key objectives.
• Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Responsible for personal and design team task management and adherence to deadlines, scope, and budget.
• Gains mentored experience from a licensed engineer in your area of specialty, project management, or business leadership.

Success Measures

• Completing projects accurately while adhering to the schedule, budget, and scope with minimal scope creep.
• Ensuring project teams are engaged, thriving, and producing high-quality products.
• Establishing strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business.
• Building trust with both clients and project teams, fostering an environment where people want to collaborate and have you involved in their projects.
• Serving as a technical advisor while effectively delegating design tasks to the appropriate members of the design team.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. A Graduate Engineer II, Transportation (AKA: Civil Engineer Intern II) is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, etc.), performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant must be organized, self-motivated, and able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer (AKA: Civil Engineer Intern I) to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA. In this role, you are expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, etc.), performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant must be organized, self-motivated, and able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget. 

 Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Intern to join our Wetlands team in our Minneapolis, MN office in the beginning of summer 2026. In this role you work on solar, wind, transmission, residential, and commercial development projects. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.  

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

• General project assistance for wetland and wildlife field work, due diligence, report preparation, peer reviews, technical writing, GIS support, and organizational assistance to meet team deadlines. 
• Assistance with permit drafting for large-scale renewable energy projects at the federal, state and local levels (Environmental Impact Statement, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Assessment Worksheets, Conditional Use Permits, and Route Permits, Certificates of Public
• Convenience, and Necessity, and more). 
• Report writing and field work associated with SWPPPs, SPCCs, and Decommissioning Plans. 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Landscape Architecture Intern to join our Landscape team in Baton Rouge, LA.  Under the direct supervision of a Registered Landscape Architect, you will perform entry-level design tasks, project coordination, and assist in other Landscape Architecture tasks. Works cooperatively as part of a design team and with other professionals in engineering and survey to produce detailed construction drawings, exhibits, graphics, renderings and computations. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

Substation Graduate Engineer - P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

• Responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications.
• Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Review and approves project submittals, and RFIs and support field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Substation Graduate Engineer - P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

• Responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications.
• Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Review and approves project submittals, and RFIs and support field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Substation Graduate Engineer - P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

• Responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications.
• Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Review and approves project submittals, and RFIs and support field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Substation Graduate Engineer - P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

• Responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications. 
• Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Review and approves project submittals, and RFIs and support field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers. 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Engineering Intern to join our Solar Renewables team in our Madison, WI office. This position is expected to start in the beginning of Summer 2026. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Note: This position offers flexible pathways—join us as a summer intern or commit to a full co-op experience by taking a semester off to work full-time at Westwood. Both options are eligible for college credit where your program allows.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects
• Due diligence and site investigation
• Site design including facility plan & profile, cross sections, grading and erosion control plans, and stormwater management facilities.
• Preparation of specifications
• Analysis of existing delivery routes to determine existing road conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.