Westwood Professional Services

The Director, Learning & Talent Development is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all learning and talent development initiatives for Westwood Professional Services across all locations, corporate functions, and divisions. This role owns the full lifecycle of enterprise learning — from strategy and design through implementation, measurement, and refinement — including learning management systems, leadership development programs, talent management processes, and career growth frameworks.

The Director, Learning & Talent Development plays a critical role in fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Westwood's Team Values and company goals. This role partners closely with senior leadership, HR, and divisional Directors to identify skills gaps, build pipeline, develop succession strategies, and create the programs and tools that enable every employee to grow and perform at their best.

Duties and Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Develop and lead comprehensive, enterprise-wide learning and development strategies aligned with the company's strategic plan, goals, and employee growth priorities.
• Oversee all learning and development initiatives, including talent management, post-M&A integration training, technical training, new hire onboarding, and supervisor training programs.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify skills gaps and create development solutions that support growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Build and lead leadership programs, including leadership development tracks, Associate programs, and related initiatives.
• Develop and manage training and team development sessions using internal tools and platforms such as Insights, EQi, and others.
• Manage tuition, certification, and licensure programs that support professional development for specific roles.
• Oversee company-wide technical and safety training in partnership with the Safety Manager and Technical Training Manager.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of learning programs and refine strategies based on results.
• Leverage learning technologies — including LMS, LinkedIn Learning, and other digital platforms — to enhance accessibility and scalability of learning across the organization.
• Serve as an executive coach for leaders across the organization.
• Oversee the annual training program, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Develop and oversee all aspects of new supervisor training.
• Develop and regularly update the new hire orientation program, including all elements of new hire onboarding training.
• Manage budgeting for all training-related activities and programs.
• Partner with the business on education, certification, and licensure policies and programs.

Talent Management

• Develop and lead talent management processes, systems, and strategies, including employee retention initiatives, performance review programs, and employee engagement surveys.
• Partner with HR, Directors, and the Senior Leadership Team to assess talent needs, identify skills gaps, and implement targeted development plans.
• Oversee succession planning, high-potential identification, and career pathing initiatives across the organization.
• Build and oversee mentorship and Buddy programs that support employee connection and career development.
• Lead 9-Box and succession planning strategies, including the process for identifying skills gaps and creating development plans to close them.
• Manage employee engagement surveys and partner with Brand Communications on related initiatives, including Best Places to Work programs.
• Create and lead 360-degree feedback programs, including coaching and mentoring leaders through the process and outcomes.

Electrical Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support our Renewables Division. The position is for an electrical engineer to design solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which includes plant layout, selecting appropriate system hardware, system optimization, determining power generation and interconnection requirements, and being a leader portions of the electrical engineering of projects. As an Electrical Project Engineer the individual will coordinate with the Project Lead, and Senior Engineers, to maintain firm standards and consistency as well as oversee junior engineers, electrical designers, and drafters on the project. This position may also include supervision responsibilities of an intern and/or new grad for timesheet/expense/PTO approval, annual growth planning, and disciplinary actions

The Director, Substations is responsible for the execution performance and operational discipline of the Substation business unit. This role is accountable for portfolio delivery, utilization rates, backlog conversion, and forecast accuracy.

The Director ensures consistent execution standards across offices and teams, drives operational efficiency, and protects profitability through disciplined project oversight and risk management.

The Substation Senior Engineer - Physical will be part of an electric substation design team and will be responsible for the engineering and design of multiple projects ranging from small “quick turn-around” to large complex substations. This position provides the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of engineering to design projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV.

As a Substation Engineer - Physical, you will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE and other applicable standards in engineering design and will independently perform engineering analyses, plans and specifications, as well as material procurement and construction documents.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Senior Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. This position will be highly impactful in the growth of our power delivery business and will be an opportunity for account management and client development. 

The Director, Substations is responsible for the execution performance and operational discipline of the Substation business unit. This role is accountable for portfolio delivery, utilization rates, backlog conversion, and forecast accuracy.

The Director ensures consistent execution standards across offices and teams, drives operational efficiency, and protects profitability through disciplined project oversight and risk management.

The Director, Substations is responsible for the execution performance and operational discipline of the Substation business unit. This role is accountable for portfolio delivery, utilization rates, backlog conversion, and forecast accuracy.

The Director ensures consistent execution standards across offices and teams, drives operational efficiency, and protects profitability through disciplined project oversight and risk management. 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Team in Dallas, Texas. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting day-to-day business operations across a growing national platform. The role calls for a seasoned attorney with deep in-house corporate experience and demonstrates expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation with clients and subcontractors, contract lifecycle management, and litigation and dispute oversight. You will serve as a key legal resource helping Westwood navigate legal risks in exciting, rapidly changing industries by partnering closely with business leaders, project managers, and internal teams on client and subconsultant agreements, while providing strategic counsel on risk management, compliance, and broader corporate legal matters.

The ideal candidate brings sound business judgment, a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to navigate a complex organization with confidence. This person will serve as a trusted advisor who delivers clear, practical guidance, manages outside counsel effectively, and builds strong relationships across the business. This role is well-suited for an experienced attorney who values stability and is seeking a long-term opportunity to make a meaningful, sustained impact at a rapidly growing professional services firm.

Civil Staff Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team. 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 perform activities related to the site design of utility-scale solar projects. This work involves aiding in the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. Along with the civil design, other work activities include permitting support and occasional field work. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high-quality production, client commitment, and a fast-paced work environment. This position will serve as a member of an integrated design team and be responsible for compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets, where clear and concise written and verbal communication is imperative. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

 Responsibilities:

• Serve as a design team member supporting permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Use sound engineering judgment and adhere to ethical standards when evaluating, selecting, and applying standard technical procedures to complete project tasks.
• Gain foundational knowledge and develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
• Coordinate with design team members to meet project milestones, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with design team members to uphold company standards and consistency. 

Civil Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our team in our Houston, TX office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The ideal candidate will collaborate to Wind projects and emerging market projects. We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm about her/his work, and with a strong commitment to client service and technical excellence. If you are a licensed engineer with 6 years of designing experience looking for that next step in your career as a project manager or strong technical lead, this may be the position for you.