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344 results
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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Substation Designer - Physical
Offices
Charlotte, 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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Civil Graduate Engineer III
Offices
Richmond, VA
Categories
Civil Engineering
Civil Graduate Engineer III
Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
• Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
• Calculation of quantities using Microsoft Excel and justification letters using Microsoft Word
• Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D including grading plans; plan and profiles; construction details; storm drain, water and sewer facilities; signage and striping plans
• Applicant must have obtained their EIT certification or is in the process of doing so.

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Geotechnical Project Engineer
Offices
Minneapolis, MN
Categories
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Project Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
  • Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
  • Complete or assist with geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, and settlement analyses.
  • Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to work assignments.
  • Participate in preparation of proposals, bid documents, construction drawings and design reports.
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Geotechnical Lead Engineer
Offices
Madison, WI
Categories
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Lead Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
  • Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
  • Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
  • Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, bearing capacity, settlement, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, seepage, and  slope stability.
  • Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff, along with fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
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Survey Intern
Offices
Austin, TX
Categories
Survey
Survey Intern
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew
  • The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment
  • Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features
  • Record accurate and clear surveying notes
  • Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold
  • Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
  • Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies
  • Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and computing survey points
  • Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff
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Geotechnical Lead Engineer
Offices
Minneapolis, MN
Categories
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Lead Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
  • Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
  • Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
  • Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, bearing capacity, settlement, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, seepage, and  slope stability.
  • Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff, along with fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
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Underground Transmission Designer
Offices
Overland Park, KS
Categories
Transmission and Distribution
Underground Transmission Designer
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.
  • Complete engineering design tasks under the supervision of the engineering staff.
  • 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.
  • Deliver high quality deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry and utility standards.
  • Able to provide innovative solutions and problem solving skills.
  • 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, attending meetings and other project documents required for project completion.
  • Provide interdepartmental support as required.
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Senior Project Manager, Power Delivery
Offices
Philadelphia, PA
Categories
Project Management
Senior Project Manager, Power Delivery
Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager role focuses on client relationships, client growth, and project management. Their business focus is near to mid-term (0-12 months out). A Senior Project Manager is accountable for revenue, backlog, booked new work, and AR goals for their assigned client portfolios and projects. Senior Project Managers are also responsible for team leadership, mentorship, and growth of Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers.

 

Project Management Responsibilities:
• Stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
• Team management and coordination.
• Project planning and monitoring.
• Oversight of projects.
• Oversight of project deliverables (ensure QA/QC checks are complete; ensure deliverable matches the contract).
• Tracking project health and taking corrective action.
• Managing uncertainty and change (ex; scope creep, change orders) and taking corrective action.
• Timely invoicing and AR collection.
• Lead project meetings and deliver presentations.
• Lead issue resolution and risk management for assigned projects.

 

Proposal/Opportunity/Contracting Responsibilities:
• Perform Go/No-Go review on new leads to ensure strategic alignment.
• Interpret client needs, prioritize, and set proposal strategy.
• Coordinate single- and multi-service proposal preparation in collaboration with service leadership.
• Lead contracting process with support from Market leadership.

 

Client Management Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement client strategy.
• Collaborate with Market Directors to ensure strategic alignment.
• Establish, track, and meet revenue and sales targets for portfolio.
• Manage Client relationships.
• Lead contract negotiations.
• Track and maintain service agreements and project contracts for portfolio.

 

Team Leadership Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate effective leadership and team management skills.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between service teams to improve quality and reduce risk.
• Set clear expectations with project teams and clients.
• Demonstrate financial responsibility and understanding of project financial metrics.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Embrace adaptability, resiliency, and innovation.
• Provide input and collaborate with service leadership on lessons learned and process improvements.
• Represent the organization in communications related to assigned clients and industry.

 

Contacts / Direction:
• Coordinate assignment of projects with Market Director.
• Coordinate assignment of client list with Market Director.
• Receive general direction and periodic touch points for assigned clients with relation to strategic objectives and limits.
• Lead new projects or scope in partnership with service teams, with limited input from Market Director.
• Coordinate with Market Director on major issue resolution.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:
• May supervise APMs & PMs.
• Lead issue resolution and risk management (internal and external) for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with appropriate Market Director to ensure strategic alignment.

 

Success Measures:
• Budget compliance, including minimizing WIP, write-offs & aged AR
• Supporting strategic plans and goals of the Division
• Timeliness
• Degree of customer satisfaction
• Degree of team growth and satisfaction
• Winning repeat work
• Cross-selling of additional services
• Risk Management

 

Client management success is measured by:
• Financial success of client portfolio (revenue, booked work, profit, AR)
• Degree of customer satisfaction
• Degree of team satisfaction

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Civil (Transmission) Engineering Intern
Offices
Brainerd, MN
Categories
Transmission and Distribution
Civil (Transmission) Engineering Intern
Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to obtain training and basic knowledge in the use of PLS-Cadd, AutoCAD, and other design software used by Power Distribution Engineers.
• Prepare and review design documents for construction, including construction plan drawings, work location notes, bill of materials and permitting/ROW documentation.
• Learn about client interests and help develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external team members on power delivery projects.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.

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