• Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
  • Development of
  • One-line diagrams
  • Three-line diagrams
  • Potential and current schematics
  • Control schematics
  • Alarm schematics
  • Communications schematics
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Protection and control specifications (Preferred)
  • I/O mapping (Preferred)
  • Points mapping (Preferred)
  • Relay settings (Preferred)
  • Documentation for Design Calculations
  • Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
  • Technical Support
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Active 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 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, telecom engineers, etc.
  • 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.

• 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.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex and/or multi-service projects. You will ensure the successful completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality results. In addition, you will provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate with service leads to coordinate project activities. 

Your key responsibilities will include:  

• Take full accountability for multiple wind, solar, and/or storage projects. 

• Manage stakeholder relationships, both internal and external. 

• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 

• Develop and implement project plans, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed. 

• Oversee project work and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations. 

• Track project health and take corrective action when necessary. 

• Manage uncertainty and change, such as scope creep and change orders. 

• Ensure timely invoicing and accounts receivable collection. 

The Summer Intern is involved in a wide variety of projects that provide a foundation on which a successful career can be built. Our diversity of work and discipline affords the Summer Intern the opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of the land development process, from concept to construction.  As a multidiscipline firm, we offer a collaborative environment in which the Summer Intern has the unique opportunity to interact, learn, and grow every day in a hands-on, collaborative environment. Our diversity of work affords our interns the opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of projects that provide a foundation on which a successful career can be built.

• Assist the department in daily activities specific to that discipline
• Contribute to various unique projects, all of which are real and not hypothetical, under the mentoring of licensed engineers, architects, landscape architects and land surveyors

• Manages project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Manages project budget and analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates, and utilization.
• Conduct team meetings with project team to evaluate and coordinate the project.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
• Drive value based on innovation.
• Work with the Survey Service Leader to establish, implement, monitor, and maintain procedures and quality standards for the survey group.
• Ensure that survey work products have a consistent appearance across the local land survey team and are delivered efficiently.
• Work with Survey Service Leader and Market Leaders on staffing, utilization and workload as it relates to survey.
• Work with the division Survey Leaders, and Market Leaders to grow Westwood’s local and national land survey presence with a focus on developing strategic pursuits of large survey projects.
• Support office and market-based business development by providing technical expertise and generating revenue.
• Build, maintain and grow a strong culture for survey that aligns with the division’s goals, objectives and strategies, and Westwood’s core values.
• Ensures division, regional, and company, values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

• Lead the planning and implementation of projects and monitors the operational effectiveness throughout.
• Serves as subject matter expert for survey related activities such as construction staking, topographic surveying, platting, legal description writing, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, and legal principles.
• Works with the Project Manager to define project tasks, schedule and resource requirements.
• Works with Project Manager to evaluate project budget, scope, and fee.
• Complies with and helps the enforcement of company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct team meetings with project team to evaluate and coordinate the project.
• Stays current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to project team staff as needed.
• Responsible for quality control and quality assurance related to the survey activities on each project.
• Ensures division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

As a Marketing Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's marketing efforts. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Project Managers and the marketing team to respond to prime, sub-consultant, and interview opportunities.
• Crafting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) layouts and creating compelling graphics in line with RFQ requirements.
• Assisting with technical writing, editing, and proofreading content from Project Managers for SOQ submissions.
• Writing and updating resumes, boilerplate information, project descriptions, and more.
• Developing and refreshing the firm's marketing materials and templates.
• Maintaining and enhancing our marketing database.
• Engaging with professional marketing organizations and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Taking on additional tasks to improve company efficiency and foster a positive work environment.
• Additional responsibilities may include any of the following, dependent upon the specific focus agreed upon at hiring:
  • Design graphics for internal and external communications, including our website, newsletters, social media posts, and advertisements.
  • Manage and elevate our on-line and offline presence through various platforms and media channels.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing large, strategic priority, and/or high-risk projects in the company's renewables division. Your main focus will be on building strong client relationships, managing project teams, and ensuring the successful completion of projects.  You may be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and their associated projects.   

Your key responsibilities will include:  

Project Management: 

• Taking full accountability for multiple wind, solar, and/or storage projects. 

• Managing stakeholder relationships, both internal and external. 

• Coordinating and leading project teams.

Proposal/Opportunity/Contracting: 

• Performing Go/No-Go reviews on new leads to ensure strategic alignment. 

• Interpreting client needs, prioritizing, and setting proposal strategy. 

• Coordinating proposal preparation in collaboration with service leadership. 

• Leading the contracting process with support from Market leadership.

Client Management: 

• Providing program management for a portfolio of clients. 

• Developing and implementing client strategies in line with market and division strategy.   

• Establishing, tracking, and meeting revenue and sales targets for the portfolio. 

• Managing client relationships. 

Team Leadership: 

• Demonstrating effective leadership and team management skills. 

• Facilitating communication and coordination between service teams. 

• Setting clear expectations with project teams and clients. 

• Demonstrating financial responsibility and understanding of project financial metrics. 

• Utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Embracing adaptability, resiliency, and innovation. 

• Representing the organization in communications related to assigned clients and the industry. 

Primary Purpose

The Substation Physical Engineer serves as a client facing point of contact 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 high voltage physical arrangements, plan and elevations views, station grounding analysis, layout, and details, cable trough and conduit plans, AC and DC calculations to determine station service and battery system requirements, preparation of equipment specifications and bill of materials, and preparation of construction documents.  He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met.

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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

• The successful candidate will have experience with background research, field surveys and technical report preparation. There will also be focus on business development as we grow Cultural Resources services throughout the region.
• The position requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to independently conduct project tasks. Typical tasks include:
  • Cultural resources file reviews
  • Assessing site risk profiles
  • Drafting proposals and work plans
  • Leading document preparation in a team environment
  • Preparing or supervising the preparation of cultural resource technical reports
  • Coordinating with clients and sub consultants
  • Consultation with federal and state agencies
  • Direct supervision of field investigations