Civil Staff Engineer, Renewables

Civil Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will perform activities related to the site design of utility‑scale solar projects. This work involves aiding in the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. In addition to civil design, other duties include permitting support and occasional field work. You will serve as a member of an integrated design team, compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets while maintaining clear written and verbal communication.

• Serve as a design team member supporting permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Use sound engineering judgment and adhere to ethical standards when evaluating, selecting, and applying standard technical procedures to complete project tasks.
• Gain foundational knowledge and develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
• Coordinate with design team members to meet project milestones, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with design team members to uphold company standards and consistency.

• 0+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Engineer‑in‑Training or Engineering Intern certification, or the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within 6 months.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Effective time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks with a focus on detail.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism in all workplace interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for clarity and effectiveness.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple offices.
• Ability to adhere to firm policies, practices, and procedures by following directions and guidelines diligently.
• Ability to show assertiveness and a collaborative spirit when addressing and resolving conflicts.

• Civil 3D or AutoCAD drafting experience.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.