Westwood Professional Services

Structural Lead Engineer

Westwood Professional Services • $75K — $95K *
Middleton, WI 53562In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 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
  • Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318)
  • Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations and connection/anchorage design
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and structural engineering software (Mathcad, STAAD, RISA)
  • Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Design structural foundations and ancillary structures for renewable energy projects
  • Prepare and direct structural design reports, specifications, and plans
  • Review and approve project submittals and support construction activities
  • Provide technical support across multiple projects at Westwood
  • Assist internal and external Project Managers with daily operations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a dedicated renewable energy team
  • Access to a culture focused on innovation and relationship building
  • Potential for community impact through project work
  • Recognition as part of a top-ranking design firm in the industry
  • Commitment to employee development and team collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Structural Project Engineer - Denver, CO

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Duties and 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.
  • Review and approves project submittals, RFIs and supports field activities during construction.
  • Provide 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.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others' work.
  • Ability to use sound engineering judgment.
  • Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details.
  • Minimal travel possible.


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.
Learn more about Westwood Professional Services
Size
500 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1972
* Ladders Estimates

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