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.

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.

• Develop and coordinate service-specific education and staff development.
• Works with Division Leader, Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan to advance service initiatives that supports the goals of the division. 
• Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to transportation service staff throughout California.
• Works with Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop short- and long-term growth plans for the transportation service.
• Ensure company culture, policies and procedures are consistently implemented within the service group.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware and equipment. Drive value based on innovation.
• Work with  Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop and implement standards for work products specific to the service such as design standards, reports, specifications, data files, etc.
• Responsible for service-based workload coordination across the region.
• Advise Regional Service Leader, and local leaders in hiring decisions and identify technical resource needs as it relates to the service group in the region.
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development in each office in the region by providing technical expertise and transportation revenue generation.
• Work with Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to:
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the service in California
  • Advance service initiatives within the California offices
  • Support the goals of the division
  • Provide advice in hiring decisions
  • Identify technical resource needs as it relates to the service groups
  • Develop short- and long-term growth plans for the service
  • Develop and implement standards for work products specific to the service such as design standards, reports, specifications, data files, etc.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to the office service team
• Partner with local leaders on project proposal efforts, for service-specific components
• Stay current on service-specific trends and drive value through innovation
• Implement, monitor and maintain procedures and quality standards for the service team
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development by providing technical expertise and transportation revenue generation
• Manage the design and delivery of multi-disciplined projects in a profitable manner
• Supervise the work of project managers and engineers
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret and act on business metrics including utilization, backlog, WIP and AR
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate project schedules
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
• Represent Westwood and our clients in meetings with governmental agencies
• Write proposals, prepare qualification packages and lead project interviews
• Recruit, grow, mentor and train staff
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Lead transportation business development activities
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

• Uses good time management methods and habits to meet schedule requirements.
• Uses developed organizational skills to deliver projects efficiently and thoroughly.
• Effectively uses current computer-aided design and production software to maximize efficiency of project delivery.
• Takes a proactive role to enhance the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Creates and maintains a positive environment and team approach for all assignments.
• Actively performs other tasks as assigned or as individually identified to benefit the overall company efficiency and work environment.
• Protects the well-being of the client and the company at all times.
• Effectively utilizes and implements the Company’s QA/QC Policy.
• Proficiently reviews project contracts and coordinates with the Principal in Charge for execution.
• Successfully manages and designs numerous civil engineering projects of medium to high complexity.
• Performs all project billing, collections and job cost analysis to maximize project profitability while maintaining quality of project deliverables.
• Begins to assume role in marketing of existing clients.
• Performs manpower projections and staffing management for multiple tasks or projects.
• Maintains multiple project deadline schedules for allocation of resources.
• Maintains effective communications with multiple design teams, other design consultants, Internal Survey Department (re: schedules, deliverables and billings) and other appropriate parties, both verbal and written.
• Serves as a technical expert in a defined area.
  • Assigns and oversees project assignments;
  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
  • Promotes professional development;
  • Maintains job satisfaction and morale;
  • Assists with performance evaluations; and
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

• Create, build, and grow a bridge engineering department.
• Responsible for structural design of bridges and ancillary transportation structures for TxDot and municipal clients.
• Field review of existing bridges designated for replacement or rehabilitation.
• Prepare preliminary bridge design and structure survey reports.
• Coordinate various project activities with project team including geotechnical investigation, hydrology and hydraulics, environment reports and permitting, survey and roadway design.
• Prepares or directs the structural design, specifications, and plans.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.
• Communicate project details with clients, agencies and the public.
• Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• 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

• 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.

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
• Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, bearing capacity, settlement, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, seepage, and  slope stability.
• Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff, along with fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

• 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.

• 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

The Senior Project Manager role focuses on client relationships, client growth, and project management. Their business focus is near to mid-term (0-12 months out). A Senior Project Manager is accountable for revenue, backlog, booked new work, and AR goals for their assigned client portfolios and projects. Senior Project Managers are also responsible for team leadership, mentorship, and growth of Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers.

Project Management Responsibilities:
• Stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
• Team management and coordination.
• Project planning and monitoring.
• Oversight of projects.
• Oversight of project deliverables (ensure QA/QC checks are complete; ensure deliverable matches the contract).
• Tracking project health and taking corrective action.
• Managing uncertainty and change (ex; scope creep, change orders) and taking corrective action.
• Timely invoicing and AR collection.
• Lead project meetings and deliver presentations.
• Lead issue resolution and risk management for assigned projects.

Proposal/Opportunity/Contracting Responsibilities:
• Perform Go/No-Go review on new leads to ensure strategic alignment.
• Interpret client needs, prioritize, and set proposal strategy.
• Coordinate single- and multi-service proposal preparation in collaboration with service leadership.
• Lead contracting process with support from Market leadership.

Client Management Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement client strategy.
• Collaborate with Market Directors to ensure strategic alignment.
• Establish, track, and meet revenue and sales targets for portfolio.
• Manage Client relationships.
• Lead contract negotiations.
• Track and maintain service agreements and project contracts for portfolio.

Team Leadership Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate effective leadership and team management skills.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between service teams to improve quality and reduce risk.
• Set clear expectations with project teams and clients.
• Demonstrate financial responsibility and understanding of project financial metrics.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Embrace adaptability, resiliency, and innovation.
• Provide input and collaborate with service leadership on lessons learned and process improvements.
• Represent the organization in communications related to assigned clients and industry.

Contacts / Direction:
• Coordinate assignment of projects with Market Director.
• Coordinate assignment of client list with Market Director.
• Receive general direction and periodic touch points for assigned clients with relation to strategic objectives and limits.
• Lead new projects or scope in partnership with service teams, with limited input from Market Director.
• Coordinate with Market Director on major issue resolution.

Supervisory Responsibility:
• May supervise APMs & PMs.
• Lead issue resolution and risk management (internal and external) for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with appropriate Market Director to ensure strategic alignment.

Success Measures:
• Budget compliance, including minimizing WIP, write-offs & aged AR
• Supporting strategic plans and goals of the Division
• Timeliness
• Degree of customer satisfaction
• Degree of team growth and satisfaction
• Winning repeat work
• Cross-selling of additional services
• Risk Management

Client management success is measured by:
• Financial success of client portfolio (revenue, booked work, profit, AR)
• Degree of customer satisfaction
• Degree of team satisfaction