Electrical Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our team in our Denver, CO office. 

Responsible for the design of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including plant layout, electrical collection system design, selection of appropriate system hardware, system optimization, determination of power generation and interconnection requirements, and leading portions of the electrical engineering of projects. Coordinate with Senior Engineers and Project Managers to maintain firm standards and consistency.

1. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and four (4) years of experience in the design of commercial, distribution and utility scale solar power generation system.

2. Additional experience must include:

• NEC and NESC Code
• DC and MVAC electrical collection system design and conductor sizing
• solar PV technology and electrical equipment (solar module, racking, electrical conductor, inverter, transformer, and battery system)
• designing different stage of a solar PV project from early development to post-construction support.
• solar PV project production analysis and optimization.
• calculating potential loss (soiling, module quality, shading and Ohmic losses)
• evaluating and designing based on local jurisdiction requirements, environmental constraints and utility interconnection requirements.
• Reading and creating construction drawings and specification packages
• PVsyst and SAM PV production modelling software
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office
• Bluebeam
• Autodesk Construction Cloud and Procore

3. Licensure/certifications
   • EIT (engineer in training) license in NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying)

4. Must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Employer:                                 Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Work Location:                       10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite 201, Westminster, CO 80021

Annual Salary:                   $139,027

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.