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.) a must.
• Proficient with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, and LPile a plus.
• 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 Professional Services, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.