• Prepare design documents for civil systems associated with utility-scale renewable projects.
• Review plans and specifications for constructibility and risk management.
• Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments within the local office.
• Serve as a liaison between other engineers and design team.
• Assist the Project Manager or Lead in preparing the conceptual, preliminary and final design and attend meetings and participate in phone calls with client to coordinate various design activities.
• Assist with other duties assigned by Project Managers.

• Strengthen and diversify the bat and PCMM services provided by the Wildlife Team by creating and improving SOPs and reporting structures, building a team, mentoring staff, and utilizing rock-solid science and statistics
• Design and conduct bat acoustic and mist net surveys
• Design and oversee post construction mortality monitoring studies
• Contribute to the development of bat-specific habitat conservation plans and incidental take permit applications
• Draft proposals and work plans
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and primary scientific research associated with the renewable energy industry and/or bat biology
• Participate in regulatory meetings to support the planning, design, and approval of renewable energy and transmission projects
• Navigate and advise on Endangered Species Act compliance
• Track and participate in developing wildlife guidance initiatives
• Prepare wildlife assessment work plans
• The position will be primarily office-based but will involve periodic travel, typically 4-5 days per trip

• Work with lead design engineers and clients to develop electrical models and studies to support the project design process.
• Develop detailed system models that accurately represent the plant in design and perform a variety of studies, including short circuit and effective grounding, load flow and reactive power, harmonics, insulation coordination, power and energy loss, concentric neutral induced voltage, arc flash, grounding, lightning risk assessments, and transient studies for switching and overvoltage.
• Produce written reports conveying study results within the project schedule.
• Coordinate with internal project leads and project managers, as well as external clients, owners, and related engineers (such as independent and owner’s engineers).
• Review the work of others performing similar studies to ensure product quality prior to client submission.

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

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work
• Assist project team in preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations
• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
• Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
• Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint
• Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStations including grading plans; plan and profiles; construction details; etc.

• Prepare, monitor, and manage variable expense budgets for the office (ex: office supplies, employee relations).
• Manage office Giving Back budget and activities.
• Assist in shaping the culture of the office and modeling Westwood’s core values.
• Disperse information and updates to local staff at monthly town hall meetings.
• Manage the activities, performance and training of local Administrative Assistant.
• Ensure the front desk is staffed and phone calls are covered during business hours.
• Welcome and create a tone of professionalism for office visitors (employees, clients, vendors, etc.).
• Work with divisions to offer a seamless onboarding experience for all new hires and promotions within the office.
• Solicit, select, and manage office vendors, and suppliers as directed by the Business Administrator.
• Work with local leadership to help coordinate internal meetings and meetings with clients.
• Responsible for event coordination within the office.
• Provide expert subject matter assistance to all staff on the Vantagepoint/Deltek ERP system.
• Work with Business Administrator to facilitate IT service and support for the office.
• Ensure the office is represented within Westwood’s Safety and Health & Wellness groups.
• Monitor office space and seating status working with division leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator and Regional Office Manager.

• Prepare, monitor, and manage variable expense budgets for the office (ex: office supplies, employee relations).
• Manage office Giving Back budget and activities.
• Assist in shaping the culture of the office and modeling Westwood’s core values.
• Disperse information and updates to local staff at monthly town hall meetings.
• Manage the activities, performance and training of local Administrative Assistant.
• Ensure the front desk is staffed and phone calls are covered during business hours.
• Welcome and create a tone of professionalism for office visitors (employees, clients, vendors, etc.).
• Work with divisions to offer a seamless onboarding experience for all new hires and promotions within the office.
• Solicit, select, and manage office vendors, and suppliers as directed by the Business Administrator.
• Work with local leadership to help coordinate internal meetings and meetings with clients.
• Responsible for event coordination within the office.
• Provide expert subject matter assistance to all staff on the Vantagepoint/Deltek ERP system.
• Work with Business Administrator to facilitate IT service and support for the office.
• Ensure the office is represented within Westwood’s Safety and Health & Wellness groups.
• Monitor office space and seating status working with division leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator and Regional Office Manager.

• Partner with leadership to develop and enact a comprehensive strategic plan, focusing on short- and long-term growth.
• Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods.
• Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

• 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.

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.