Westwood Professional Services

Civil Project Engineer, Renewables

Westwood Professional Services$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 2-4 years of experience in the A&E industry
  • EIT certification required; recent PE preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Detail-oriented with problem-solving efficiency
  • Interest in renewable energy development and design

Responsibilities

  • Complete designs for permitting, designing, and construction of renewable energy projects
  • Direct and review the work of design team members
  • Provide clear directions for Staff Engineers and Technicians
  • Support Lead Engineers in their absence
  • Develop an understanding of the project lifecycle
  • Adapt standard techniques and procedures independently
  • Collaborate with internal teams to uphold company standards

Benefits

  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid medical and family leave
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Renewables Civil Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Project Engineer is responsible for designs and deliverables that support the permitting and construction of renewable energy projects. Project Engineers apply general engineering knowledge to design a complete project independently. They also direct and review work by staff engineers and technicians, develop a holistic perspective of the project lifecycle, and participate in client interactions.

Requirements

  • Complete all designs and deliverables to support the permitting, designing, and construction of renewable energy projects.
  • Collaborate with and direct other design team members to complete design tasks and produce project deliverables that meet stakeholder requirements and adhere to relevant codes and standards.
  • Provide clear directions for Staff Engineers and Technicians.
  • Support Lead Engineers and provide coverage in their absence.
  • Develop an understanding of the project lifecycle related to your technical area of expertise.
  • Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Gain specialized knowledge and develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
  • Gain the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborate with internal team members to uphold company standards and consistency


Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Must have 2-4 years of experience in the discipline within the A&E industry.
  • EIT certification required, recent PE preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with department personnel and office staff; must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Experience managing design staff is a plus.
  • Must be detail-oriented and efficient in problem-solving.
  • Must have an interest in renewable energy development and design.


For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):
  • Ideal candidate will have experience in renewable energy or display passion to learn about the renewable energy industry.
  • Experience managing Land Development or Public Infrastructure projects


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.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after 8/9/2026.

Salary Description

80,000-95,000

About Westwood Professional Services

Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
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