Site Design Lead Engineer, Solar at Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Design, Technical Solutions, Leadership, Management, Mentorship, Project Proposals, Budgeting, Invoicing, Business Development, Client Communication, QA/QC, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Permitting, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Description Civil Engineering Lead Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Site Design Lead Engineer to join our renewable energy team in one of our offices. The role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects. We are looking for a detail-oriented design engineer to join our highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Requirements Job Duties: Lead and perform all aspects of civil design and technical solutions for utility-scale renewable projects. Provide leadership, management, and mentorship for the design team. Define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements. Conduct team meetings and coordinate with other professional disciplines to execute successful project delivery. Prepare and provide support with project proposals. Prepare budget on assigned projects and review invoicing under the direction of a Project Manager. Identify additional scope and revenue opportunities that relate to the project and participates in business development activities. Provide on-going communication with the client related to the project. Establish goals for project deliverables and maintain QA/QC goals. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program. Must have 5-8 years of experience in discipline within the A&E industry. Must be detail oriented and efficient in problem solving. EIT certification required, 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. Extensive experience in county and state permitting preferred. Good mentoring skills. Excellent time management skills. Possess the ability to change focus quickly during a typical day. Positive and solution orientated approach to problems. For Preferred Consideration (Not Required): Ideal candidate will have experience in renewable energy or display passion to learn about the renewable energy industry. 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 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. 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

This role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects. Duties include leading and performing all aspects of civil design and technical solutions for utility-scale renewable projects while providing leadership and mentorship to the design team.