• Manages land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets)
• Leads land development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
• Coordinates with Owner/Architect and outside team members to execute projects.
• Effectively manages internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.) – able to communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
• Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
• Works with City/County staff for approval of project plans.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
• Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
• Effectively manages up to five (5) assigned technical personnel including:
  • Assigns and oversees project assignments;
  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
  • Trains staff and promotes professional development;
  • Maintains job satisfaction and morale;
  • Assists with performance evaluations; and
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

The compensation for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualification. Additionally, this is bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success. 

• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
• Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
• Preparation of entitlement documents in support of Tentative Maps, Vacations, Zone Changes, Entitlements, etc.
• 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

• Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
  -One-line diagrams
  -Three-line diagrams
  -Potential and current schematics
  -Control schematics
  -Alarm schematics
  -Communications schematics
  -Wiring Diagrams
  -Protection and control specifications
  -I/O mapping
  -Documentation for Design Calculations
  -Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
  -Technical Support
  -Procurement and Construction Coordination
  -Ability to work seamlessly with a P&C Designer to develop the above-listed schematics as well as the associated wiring diagrams.
  -Ability to coordinate efforts with other external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.

• Other Expectations
  -Leverages experience by mentoring and training lower-level professionals including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
  -Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
  -Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
  -Responsible for assisting with the identification of key client interests and drivers
  -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.
  -Works to advise Management about how to maximize effectiveness and efficiency for the team.
  -Attending client technical review meetings.
  -Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead, as needed.

Take technical ownership of all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects including:
• Development of
 - General Arrangements
 - Plan Views and Elevation Views
 - Grounding Plans
 - Cable Trough/Conduit Plans
 - Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.)
 - Documentation for Design Calculations
 - Bill of Materials

-Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
• Studies
 - Grounding
 - Lightning
 - AC and DC calculations for Station Service and Battery System Sizing.
 - Bus Fault Stress Analysis

• Technical Support
 - Procurement
 - Construction
• Active Coordination
 - Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the above listed drawings.
 - Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with 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.

• Other Expectations
 - Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
 - Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
 - Responsible for assisting with the 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.

• Performs all aspects of civil design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
  
  • Development of
    • Steel Structure Designs and Fabrication Drawings
    • Concrete Foundation Designs and Detail Drawings
    • Oil Containment Designs and Detail Drawings
    • Metal Grate Platforms Designs and Detail Drawings
    • Fire Wall Designs and Detail Drawings
    • Structural Analysis
    • Documentation for Design Calculations
    • Foundation Layout Plans
    • Associated Bill of Materials
  • Assistance with
    • General Arrangement Development
    • Cable Trough and Conduit Plans and Details
    • Grounding Plans and Details
    • Site Plan Development
    •  Erosion and Sediment Control Review
    • Stormwater Management Review
    • Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
  • Technical Support
    • Bus Fault Stress Analysis
    • Procurement
    • Construction
  • Active Coordination
    • Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the drawings associated with the above listed designs.
    • Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as substation engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
  • Other Expectations
    • 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.

• Construction document production support for commercial and utility scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
• Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors
• Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc.
• Create wiring/cable schedules based takeoffs and sizing input from senior designers/engineers
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards

• Create, edit, and modify CAD drawings
• Apply Westwood Company CAD standard, practices, and procedures in creating and modifying CAD drawings
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of drawings and documents
• Work with extreme precision and accuracy in creating design drawings
• Plot and check drawings
• Willing to take on other duties as assigned

• Selects, recommends, performs, and directs procedures and preparation of preliminary and final design
• Assist in coordination with other in-house disciplines and sub-consultant services
• Prepares plan documents and supporting design calculations
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of engineering principles and completes fundamental calculations
• Able to delegate CAD assignments and determine methods and procedures
• Independently performs assignments on basic design elements
• Provides training and coordination with CAD Technicians and Engineering Interns
• Assist in meeting deadlines, budgets, and completing projects on schedule
• Prepare grading designs, plan, and profile of roadways and utilities
• Prepare complete civil construction documents/improvement plan sets
• Review and understand jurisdictional code requirements and implement in the design
• Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of work product
• Assist in the submittal of project document
• Assist in jurisdictional coordination, response to comments, and preparation of submittal documents
• Maintain open communication with Project Manager and design team

• Responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications.
• Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Review and approves project submittals, and RFIs and support field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

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

Development of all project drawings

• One-lines
• Three-lines
• AC/DC schematics
• Relay panel elevation and BOM
• Control enclosure layout and BOM
• Equipment and Relay Panel Wiring diagrams
• Communication schematics and connection details

Development of studies / calculations

• Station service AC load calculations and transformer sizing
• Station battery / charger DC load calculations and sizing
• CT Saturation studies
• Voltage drop / cable sizing
  • Assist with development of major equipment specifications
  • Review equipment vendor submittals for conformance with specs and project requirements
  • Review P&C deliverables completed by others
  • Cross discipline checks with other substation / service leads
  • Attend internal and external project meetings as needed
  • Assist Project Engineer with procurement and construction support task