Chris Carda, PE

VP, Civil Engineering Operations, Renewables

Chris is a company shareholder who leads a department of specialized engineers and designers in the development of utility-scale energy projects. He served over a decade as a project manager focusing on project development, engineering design, scheduling, and construction coordination. His experience spans the entire development process from land acquisition, feasibility studies, environmental reviews, site layout, governmental approvals and meetings, engineering design, permitting, construction management, and project management. He is currently responsible for the operation of the site design, water resources, field services, and geotechnical & structural service groups within Westwood. Chris joined Westwood in 2006 and has been providing development solutions to a broad range of clients for over 20 years.

Education
  • University of Minnesota, BS Civil Engineering
  • St. John's University, BA Mathematics
Registrations
  • Professional Engineer: Alabama, California, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico (US), Washington, and West Virginia