Site Design Project Engineer - Minneapolis, MN

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Project Engineer to join our team in our Minneapolis, MN office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The ideal candidate will collaborate to support projects that include wind, solar, and emerging market projects. We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm about her/his work, and with a strong commitment to client service and technical excellence. If you are a licensed engineer with 6 years of designing experience looking for that next step in your career as a project manager or strong technical lead, this may be the position for you.

• Prepare design documents for civil systems associated with utility-scale renewable projects.
• Review plans and specifications for constructibility 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 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. 

• Ideal candidate will have experience in renewable energy or display passion to learn about the renewable energy industry.
• Experience managing Land Development or Public Infrastructure projects
• EIT certification preferred.

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 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. 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.