Geotechnical Lead Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Lead Engineer to join our Power and Renewables teams. The successful job applicant will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will assist with the management and execution of geotechnical investigations and design related to renewable energy projects, substations, transmission lines, battery storage, and other power-related projects. Work elements may involve some or all the following: estimating, project management, training/mentoring staff, coordinating field and laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis and design, report preparation, and construction monitoring/observation. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. In this role, you will not only lead geotechnical projects but also play a crucial role in the professional development of our junior staff. Your expertise will guide them as they grow in their careers, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field.

 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.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our renewables and power delivery team. The successful job applicant will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will assist senior geotechnical staff with project work involving various aspects of geotechnical engineering related to renewable energy projects, substations, transmission lines, and other power-related projects. Work elements may involve some or all the following: estimating, training/mentoring staff, geotechnical investigation field work and in-situ testing, laboratory testing coordination, geotechnical analysis and design, report preparation, and construction monitoring/observation. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

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.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our team. This position will assist Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparation, legal description, and computing survey points.

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 – System Protection

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer – System Protection to join our team. The Substation System Protection Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply their engineering knowledge and experience to fulfill the principal duties and responsibilities listed below. He/she should be familiar with protection scheme functionality and have the ability to develop relay settings. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

Development of:

• Protection and Control Specifications
• Relay Settings
• Event Analysis

Studies

• Short Circuit
• Relay Coordination
• CT Saturation
• Other power system studies

Perform QA/QC

• One-Line Diagrams
• Three-Line Diagrams
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Control Schematics
• Alarm Schematics

Technical Support

• Procurement
• Construction (Testing and Commissioning)

Active Coordination

• Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C Design team in their development of the above-listed items
• Ability to provide technical support to field personnel, responsible for applying and testing relay settings
• Ability to coordinate efforts with all project team members by identifying coordination needs within specific disciplines (i.e., protection and control design engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.)

Support Consistency

• Follow department processes and procedures
• Continue strong customer service

Support Business

• Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.)
• Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests.
• Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.

Other Expectations

• Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
• Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement 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.
• Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
• Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.
• Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Attending all client technical review meetings.
• Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.

Substation Graduate Engineer - Physical

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Substation Graduate Engineer – Physical role is an entry-level Electrical Engineer opportunity to work with a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified full-time Survey Instrument Operator. This position will work with a survey crew chief in the field collecting data to support design activities, boundary surveying, providing sketches, and layout to support construction activities. This position requires extensive travel to project sites.

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.  

The Brand & Marketing group provides oversight and support for Westwood’s brand, corporate marketing, traditional and digital marketing, and internal and external communications. The group enhances messaging and aligns marketing and communications activities with Westwood’s mission, vision, values, and strategic business objectives.

This position reports to the Communications Manager and supports the organization by promoting alignment and consistency of Westwood’s brand and messaging.

As a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, you will support internal and external communications through a variety of projects that leverage your writing, creativity, and organizational skills. Your exceptional attention to detail will help keep projects on track and drive success across the business. You are eager to learn, highly organized, and proactive, with a collaborative mindset that contributes to a strong team environment.

In this role, you will support communication efforts related to Westwood’s brand, employee engagement, and business initiatives, including content development, vendor coordination, company events, and research. You will also help manage internal communications platforms and explore emerging tools, including AI, to enhance communication effectiveness and efficiency.

Westwood is a rapidly growing company with opportunities for career advancement for individuals who take initiative and pursue areas of expertise and passion.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA, as a Project Manager, Transportation. This is a leadership role that involves strategic planning, team development, management, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence. You will manage LA DOT projects, including transportation, sewer, and drainage design.

This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients and building the future of Transportation.