Structural Lead Engineer

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our renewable energy team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility scale wind, solar, transmission line, and substation projects.
• Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
• Reviews and approves project submittals, RFIs and supports field activities during construction.
• Provides professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• EIT/FE or PE required, S.E. registration a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of structural engineering work experience required.
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318).
• Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations, including spread footings, slab-on-grade, piles and concrete caissons.
• Knowledge of connection and anchorage design such as cast-in-place, post installed, welds and high-strength bolts.
• Familiar with steel member design, including wide flange, channel, pipe, plate, and angle sections.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Proficient with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, and LPile.
• Knowledge of bridge design and evaluation is a plus.
• Background in geotechnical engineering, solar and wind energy, transmission and distribution, and substations a plus.
• AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
• Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Able to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work.
• Able to use sound engineering judgment.
• Able to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details.

Qualifications

• Minimal travel possible.

Skills

• Structural Engineering

Benefits

Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.