The qualified individual will provide field services and office report preparation to support the planning, design, and approvals of site improvements for wind and solar energy projects as well as residential and commercial land development projects. Responsibilities will include:

• initial desktop-level research (photo-review, soils maps, hydrology)
• onsite routine field wetland delineations across Wisconsin and occasionally across the country
• attendance of regulatory meetings
• report preparation
• vegetation and hydrology monitoring
• tree and shrub inventories

The position will involve periodic travel, both within Wisconsin and the upper Midwest typically 1 to 2 weeks per month between the months of April-October but may be more during the busy portions of the field season. 

• Manage projects from inception through completion
• Prepare and manage a high volume of proposals, contracts, invoicing, work in process and account receivables
• Prepare, maintain, coordinate project schedules of multiple concurrent projects with clients
• Recruit, manage, develop, lead, inspire, coach a growing team
• Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Support business development in preparation of proposals
• Able to understand proposals and contract scope of services.
• Able to identify scope creep, write and capture additional services in a timely manner
• Oversee the technical, legal, and financial aspects of various projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines and support services
• Make decisions independently in regards to various issues and methods
• Able to accept and give performance feedback

• Manage projects from inception through completion
• Prepare and manage a high volume of proposals, contracts, invoicing, work in process and account receivables
• Prepare, maintain, coordinate project schedules of multiple concurrent projects with clients
• Recruit, manage, develop, lead, inspire, coach a growing team
• Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Support business development in preparation of proposals
• Able to understand proposals and contract scope of services.
• Able to identify scope creep, write and capture additional services in a timely manner
• Oversee the technical, legal, and financial aspects of various projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines and support services
• Make decisions independently in regards to various issues and methods
• Able to accept and give performance feedback

• 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.

• Spatial Analysis & Cartography: Assist in creating, managing, analyzing, and displaying spatial data using GIS software.
• Data Interpretation & Management: Learn to independently interpret data while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Assist in managing and updating existing GIS datasets, ensuring their relevance and accuracy.
• Project Support: Contribute to the design and improvement of GIS methodologies for project efficiency. Support the project team by delivering tailored data and graphics solutions.
• Technical Solutions: Help craft detailed and technically proficient solutions, presenting spatial data clearly and accurately across various media.
• Collaborative Projects: Engage in diverse energy and land development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide GIS support and insights.
• GIS Application Development: Assist in innovating desktop and mobile GIS applications, adhering to quality assurance and control standards.

You will be expected to:

• • Challenge current processes to develop new and more efficient processes.
  • Create tools and scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
  • Work with end users, create mapping products, and perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform.
  • Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions by preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and/or electronic media.
  • Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control.
  • You will work on energy projects, such as wind, solar, and transmission projects, land development, and public infrastructure projects.

• Responsible for structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility scale wind and solar facilities. 
• Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
• Assist Project Managers in the drafting and design of utility scale solar projects.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

• Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew
• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment
• Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features
• Record accurate and clear surveying notes
• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold
• Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
• Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies
• Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and computing survey points
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff

• Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew
• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment
• Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features
• Record accurate and clear surveying notes
• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold
• Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
• Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies
• Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and computing survey points
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff

• Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew
• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment
• Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features
• Record accurate and clear surveying notes
• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold
• Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
• Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies
• Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and computing survey points
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff

• Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew
• The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment
• Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features
• Record accurate and clear surveying notes
• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold
• Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc.
• Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies
• Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and computing survey points
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff