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.

Structural Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. A Structural Graduate Engineer is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Structural Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant needs to be organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

Structural Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. A Structural Graduate Engineer is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Structural Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant needs to be organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer?to support our?renewable energy?field services team. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. This individual will assist project managers by supporting proposal preparation, data collection in the field, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will assist a variety of projects from supporting construction projects, collecting pile load testing data, documenting locations of utilities, reviewing as-built roads for conformance with the specifications, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood’s Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood’s professional engineering staff and field services management you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts toward their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood’s office-based engineering roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
• Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection
• Documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer?to support our?renewable energy?field services team. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. This individual will assist project managers by supporting proposal preparation, data collection in the field, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will assist a variety of projects from supporting construction projects, collecting pile load testing data, documenting locations of utilities, reviewing as-built roads for conformance with the specifications, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood’s Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood’s professional engineering staff and field services management you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts toward their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood’s office-based engineering roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
• Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection
• Documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer?to support our?renewable energy?field services team. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. This individual will assist project managers by supporting proposal preparation, data collection in the field, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will assist a variety of projects from supporting construction projects, collecting pile load testing data, documenting locations of utilities, reviewing as-built roads for conformance with the specifications, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood’s Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood’s professional engineering staff and field services management you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts toward their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood’s office-based engineering roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
• Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection
• Documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer?to support our?renewable energy?field services team. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. This individual will assist project managers by supporting proposal preparation, data collection in the field, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will assist a variety of projects from supporting construction projects, collecting pile load testing data, documenting locations of utilities, reviewing as-built roads for conformance with the specifications, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood’s Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood’s professional engineering staff and field services management you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts toward their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood’s office-based engineering roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
• Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection
• Documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer?to support our?renewable energy?field services team. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. This individual will assist project managers by supporting proposal preparation, data collection in the field, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will assist a variety of projects from supporting construction projects, collecting pile load testing data, documenting locations of utilities, reviewing as-built roads for conformance with the specifications, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood’s Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood’s professional engineering staff and field services management you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts toward their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood’s office-based engineering roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
• Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection
• Documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer?to support our?renewable energy?field services team. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. This individual will assist project managers by supporting proposal preparation, data collection in the field, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will assist a variety of projects from supporting construction projects, collecting pile load testing data, documenting locations of utilities, reviewing as-built roads for conformance with the specifications, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood’s Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood’s professional engineering staff and field services management you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts toward their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood’s office-based engineering roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
• Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection
• Documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

GIS Specialist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist to join our Renewables team. Westwood is a leading renewables, power, public infrastructure, and land development consulting firm dedicated to creating a better world for people though our work. Our core values – Relationships, Innovation, Dedication, Initiative, and Growth – are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating strong partnerships, fostering innovative solutions, committing passionately to our work, taking proactive steps towards progress, and nurturing personal and professional development.

Job Description:

The GIS Specialist position will play a crucial role in our team, supporting our renewable energy projects with their technical expertise and innovative approaches to GIS. We are looking for a dynamic GIS Specialist to enhance our team with their expertise in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management. If you're passionate about GIS and ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you! 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Spatial Analysis & Cartography: Create, manage, and analyze, and display spatial data using GIS software.
• Data Interpretation & Management: Independently interpret data while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Manage and update existing GIS datasets, ensuring their relevance and accuracy.
• Process Innovation: Proactively challenge and improve existing processes, developing more efficient methodologies.
• GIS Analysis & Product Development: Perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform, creating mapping products that meet project requirements.
• Technical Solutions & Delivery: Deliver detailed, technically proficient solutions, ensuring clear and accurate spatial data representation in both hardcopy and electronic formats.
• Project Workflow Integration: Gain a complete understanding of product deliverables, managing and anticipating the information needs of project teams.
• GIS Application Development: Develop and maintain geospatial data across desktop and mobile applications, adhering to strict quality standards.
• Scripting & Automation: Create scripts to streamline routine GIS tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Technology Advancement: Stay abreast of the latest GIS technologies, developing innovative solutions and workflows.
• Client & Team Support: Work directly with clients and team members, supporting their GIS needs, troubleshooting issues, and clearly explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Mentor and train junior GIS specialists, fostering skill development and professional growth within the team.