Civil Staff Engineer at Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Site Design, Civil Infrastructure, Permitting Support, Design Plan Sets, Communication, Design Documents, Constructability Review, Risk Management, Coordination, Conceptual Design, Preliminary Design, Final Design, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Storm Water Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Description Civil Staff Engineer Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 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. Along with the civil design, other work activities include permitting support and occasional field work. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high-quality production, client commitment, and a fast-paced work environment. This position will serve as a member of an integrated design team and be responsible for compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets, where clear and concise written and verbal communication is imperative. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Requirements Job Duties: Prepare design documents for civil systems associated with utility-scale renewable projects. Review plans and specifications for constructability and risk management. Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments within the local office. Serve as a liaison between other engineers and design team. Assist the Project Manager or Lead in preparing the conceptual, preliminary and final design and attend meetings and participate in phone calls with client to coordinate various design activities. Assist with other duties assigned by Project Managers. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program. Must have 6-8 years of experience in 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. Extensive experience in storm water management and permitting preferred. Must be detail oriented and efficient in problem solving. Must have interest in renewable energy development and design. 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. Join us in creating a better world. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. 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. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. 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.

Responsibilities

The engineer will perform site design activities for utility-scale solar projects, focusing on civil infrastructure like access roads and work pads, while also providing permitting support and occasional field work. Key duties include preparing design documents, reviewing plans for constructability, coordinating technical activities across disciplines, and assisting project managers with design phases and client meetings.