Structural Project Engineer
About the role
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Job Duties
- Responsible for the structural design of foundations and retaining walls for utility scale wind, battery storage and solar facilities.
- Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
- Aids Project Managers in the drafting and design of utility scale solar projects.
- Day-to-day support and input to Project Managers.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer required, S.E. registration a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience required.
- Familiar with ASCE loading calculations.
- Background in foundation design, including shallow spread footings, slab-on-grade, and deep foundations.
- Sound verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
- Proficient with structural engineering software, such as RISA, a plus.
- AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
- Geotechnical background is a plus.
- Solar or wind energy background is a plus.
- Minimal travel possible.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.