Substation Designer – P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail orientated Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join a growing energy consulting firm. The Substation Designer would work with our growing Substation Engineering Team to prepare schematic and associated wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

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.
• Typical CAD Design is that of functional electrical drawings as shown below.
• Operations Diagrams
• Single Line Drawings
• Three Line Drawings
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Protection and Control Schematics
• Communication Schematics
• Alarm Schematics
• Associated Wiring Diagrams (Point to Point Translation)
• Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
• 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.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• 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, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Substation Designer – P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail orientated Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join a growing energy consulting firm. The Substation Designer would work with our growing Substation Engineering Team to prepare schematic and associated wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

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.
• Typical CAD Design is that of functional electrical drawings as shown below.
• Operations Diagrams
• Single Line Drawings
• Three Line Drawings
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Protection and Control Schematics
• Communication Schematics
• Alarm Schematics
• Associated Wiring Diagrams (Point to Point Translation)
• Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
• 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.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• 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, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Substation Designer – P&C

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail orientated Substation Designer (CAD Technician) to join a growing energy consulting firm. The Substation Designer would work with our growing Substation Engineering Team to prepare schematic and associated wiring diagrams for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

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.
• Typical CAD Design is that of functional electrical drawings as shown below.
• Operations Diagrams
• Single Line Drawings
• Three Line Drawings
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Protection and Control Schematics
• Communication Schematics
• Alarm Schematics
• Associated Wiring Diagrams (Point to Point Translation)
• Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
• 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.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• 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, Microsoft Teams communications, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer, Water Resources to join our Public Infrastructure team in our Austin or San Antonio, TX office. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will learn to become proficient in Engineering Design Software, perform technical calculations, assist and prepare plans and specifications, and assist with other engineering tasks. 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 Transportation Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing transportation programs and portfolios on behalf of public-sector clients, including cities, parishes, MPOs, and state agencies. This role focuses on program delivery, team leadership, client coordination, schedule and budget management, and reporting, rather than hands-on design production.

The Project Manager oversees multiple projects and consultant teams, serves as the primary point of contact for the client, ensures alignment with program goals, and provides strategic oversight to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with agency requirements. This position is ideal for a proven leader who excels at managing people, processes, and client relationships across complex transportation programs.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Civil Project Manager to join our Land Development Civil Engineering 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 an Engineering Technician/CAD Designer 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.

As an Engineering Technician you would be responsible for using standard drafting practices and procedures, with a strong attention to detail, to assist with tasks related to a variety of engineering and construction projects. The Engineering Technician will modify and create design plans and drawings using computer aided design (CAD) programs under the direction of a designer or engineer.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Lead to join our team. The primary responsibilities for the Survey Project Lead include: working with the Division Survey Service Leader, the Regional Leader, and local service leaders to implement the land division strategic plan, business development, and operations for the Survey Service across the region. This role is also responsible for mentoring and developing the local Survey Service Leaders in the region. The Survey Project Lead will work with the Division Service Leader and Regional Leader to develop annual business plans and a strategy and vision for maximizing Westwood’s share of the Survey Service in the region. Westwood has a highly experienced, dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA, as an Engineering 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. 

Water Resources Principal Engineer 

Westwood Professional Services

The Principal Water Resources Engineer serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in stormwater management, responsible for interpreting and applying local, state, and federal regulations to renewable energy projects. This role ensures technical oversight and quality assurance across all stormwater management designs and analyses, utilizing advanced hydrology and hydraulic software. The Principal Engineer drives training programs, mentors junior staff, and develops standardized QA/QC procedures. They play a critical role in fostering cross-divisional collaboration, advising clients, and developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. By aligning with the company’s strategic objectives, the Principal Engineer shapes technical strategies and cultivates a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team. 

Role Description: 

• Serve as an SME in your field, both internally and with clients.  
• Provide technical support for four key areas of the business: 
• Technical expertise
• Quality
• Staff development
• Market support
• Apply a thorough understanding of current engineering principles and practices related to various aspects affecting the organization.  
• Utilize progressively acquired expertise to resolve critical issues and/or unique conditions.  
• Analyze complex problems across specialty areas relevant to your field of expertise.  
• Evaluate ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.  
• Mentor engineering staff within your area of specialization.
• Develop and lead service specific quality program.
• Act as technical expert in regards to service specific local, state and national requirements and regulations

Role Responsibility: 

1) Technical Expertise

• Act as the organization's technical advisor in implementing advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
• Stay updated on new developments and requirements impacting the organization to recommend program or application changes.
• Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements. 
• Initiate process improvements and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Assess suppliers for their technological and engineering capabilities.

2) Quality

• Enhance quality control and the methods used for its implementation.
• Promote technical design concepts, specifications, and quality control practices for the team while considering cost competitiveness, market differentiators, new technology, and risk.
• Review and authorize engineering designs, particularly those involving high-risk or new technology.
• Understand project delivery uncertainties and use risk management principles to address them.
• Help identify risk areas and risk mitigation measures.
• Offer input and guidance throughout all project phases to address challenging technical issues.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR), Senior and/or Principal Engineer on assigned projects.

3) Staff Development

• Support Service leadership in developing training materials, quality processes, and standards.
• Prepare and present structured technical training to the Service.
• Advise Service leadership on ways to optimize team satisfaction and performance.  
• Identify growth and learning opportunities for project teams
• Engage actively in staff mentorship and training programs

4) Market Support

• Support the Market team by representing our technical capability and industry expertise in client meetings, conferences, and industry organizations.
• Provide cross-divisional technical support in your area of expertise to develop existing and emerging markets.
• Assist Market leadership with marketing efforts and the creation of marketing materials.
• Contacts/Directions: 
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Supervisory Responsibility: 
• Direct reports may include Senior Engineers. 
• Coordinate with the appropriate Engineering Managers and Service Directorto ensure strategic alignment. 

Success Measures: 

• Viewed as an SME within the company.
• Viewed as a trusted technical advisor by clients.  
• Identifying and implementing service processes, procedures, and systems.
• Active trainer in the training program.
• Actively engaging with Lead Engineers to support mentorship.
• Identifying growth opportunities for both staff and project teams

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.