Westwood Professional Services

Structural Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer; S.E. registration preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Familiarity with ASCE loading calculations
  • Experience in foundation design (shallow, slab-on-grade, deep)
  • Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office; experience with structural engineering software (RISA) is a plus
  • AutoCAD and geotechnical knowledge are beneficial
  • Background in solar or wind energy preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design foundations and retaining walls for utility-scale wind and solar projects
  • Prepare structural design reports, specifications, and plans
  • Assist Project Managers with utility-scale solar project design
  • Provide day-to-day support to Project Managers
  • Engage in drafting and design tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Recognition as a top firm in the industry
  • Commitment to community engagement and impactful work
  • Emphasis on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence
  • Supportive culture focused on professional development and high performance
  • Opportunities to work on innovative projects in leading-edge renewable energy sectors
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Structural Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team.

Requirements

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.
  • Assist 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

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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500 employees
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Founded
1972

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