Lead System Protection Engineer

Westwood Professional Services

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead System Protection Engineer to join our Renewables Substation team. The Lead System Protection Engineer serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the development and QA/QC of the tasks enumerated below. The Lead System Protection Engineer reports directly to the Renewables Substation Engineering Manager – P&C and may have one or more direct reports. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Performs all system protection and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

Development of:

• Protection and Control Specifications
• Relay Settings Calculations
• System Modelling
  • Short Circuit
  • Coordination Studies
  • Arc Flash
• Relay Settings Files
  • Set points
  • I/O mapping and Logic Functions
  • Communication Settings
• Digital Fault Recorders
  • Points List and Trigger Values
  • Configuration Files

Coordination and Cross-Check with other disciplines for consistency in design:

• P&C Drawing Packages
  • One-Lines, 3 Lines, AC/DC Schematics, I/O Tables, Vendor Drawings
• SCADA Packages
  • Points Lists and Data Maps
  • SCADA and Communications Specification
  • SCADA and Communications Equipment and Programming

Technical Support:

• Equipment Specification & Procurement Support
• Construction Support (Remote)
  • Testing and Commissioning Support
  • Troubleshooting Assistance
  • Event Analysis

Other Expectations:

• The person in this role will serve as the technical lead (SME) for all System Protection tasks and deliverables outlined above.
• Mentoring and training less experienced professionals including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
• Maintaining high-quality standards by ensuring team’s adherence to QA/QC processes and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Working on diverse projects for different clients, with different utility interconnections, in different areas of the country - with or without settings templates and/or standards.
• Assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
• Communicating client interests and drivers to project team members and developing approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
• Attending regular meetings with management to advise on any risks, mitigants, process improvements, and/or team needs to maximize ROI for the group.
• Attending all client technical review meetings.
• Directing and assigning tasks to team members to support milestone deliverables for system protection / relay settings projects.
• Reviewing work (QA/QC) performed by others.
• Evaluating and improving the Westwood System Protection Standards and Best Practices philosophies on a regular and recurring basis.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Lead to join our team. The primary responsibilities for the Survey Project Lead include: working with the Division Survey Service Leader, the Regional Leader, and local service leaders to implement the land division strategic plan, business development, and operations for the Survey Service across the region. This role is also responsible for mentoring and developing the local Survey Service Leaders in the region. The Survey Project Lead will work with the Division Service Leader and Regional Leader to develop annual business plans and a strategy and vision for maximizing Westwood’s share of the Survey Service in the region. Westwood has a highly experienced, dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations.

The Substation Engineer I - P&C role is an entry-level Electrical Engineer opportunity to work with a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

The Substation Engineer I - P&C role is an entry-level Electrical Engineer opportunity to work with a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

The Substation Engineer I - P&C role is an entry-level Electrical Engineer opportunity to work with a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

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 Office Administrator provides oversight of day-to-day administrative operations to ensure the office functions in a healthy, productive, and professional manner. This role delivers a broad range of administrative services and partners closely with multiple leaders.

 This is a part-time position, averaging 20–25 hours per week. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations to ensure effective office functionality
• Prepare, monitor, and manage office variable expense budgets (e.g., office supplies, employee relations)
• Maintain high standards of office organization and ensure communal spaces are clean, orderly, and well-maintained
• Implement best practices that promote a professional, welcoming, and efficient office environment
• Manage local giving-back budget and coordinate related activities
• Support and model Westwood's core values and contribute to a positive office culture
• Coordinate and present at monthly local town hall meetings
• Manage activities, performance, and training of the local Administrative Assistant, if applicable
• Ensure front desk coverage during business hours
• Partner with divisions and shared services to deliver a seamless onboarding experience for new hires and promotions
• Solicit, select, and manage office vendors and suppliers in alignment with direction from the Administrative Manager
• Collaborate with local leadership to coordinate internal meetings and client meetings
• Plan and coordinate office events and employee engagement activities
• Serve as a subject matter resource for staff on the Vantagepoint/Deltek ERP system
• Coordinate with IT to facilitate local service and support needs
• Run office errands as needed
• Perform daily upkeep of all office areas ensuring areas are clean and orderly, including routine care of kitchen & breakroom facilities
• Ensure office representation within Westwood's Safety Group
• Monitor office space utilization and seating needs in partnership with division leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Manager or Regional Administrative Manager

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Entry-Level Geoscientist to join our team. The successful job applicant will be supervised by our Lead Geophysicist and will work with members of our remote sensing, geospatial field services, and geotechnical engineering teams on renewable energy and other power-related projects. Work elements may include some or all of the following: geophysical and geotechnical fieldwork, geophysical and remote sensing data processing, and report and proposal preparation. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Entry-Level Geoscientist to join our team. The successful job applicant will be supervised by our Lead Geophysicist and will work with members of our remote sensing, geospatial field services, and geotechnical engineering teams on renewable energy and other power-related projects. Work elements may include some or all of the following: geophysical and geotechnical fieldwork, geophysical and remote sensing data processing, and report and proposal preparation. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.