Electrical Lead Engineer, EV Charging

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead Engineer to join our EV Charging team at Westwood. As the Electrical Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the electrical engineering aspects of EV Charging Facilities and Energy Storage Projects. You will lead a team of engineers, review utility service/interconnection requirements, coordinate with various project disciplines, and ensure the successful design and implementation of projects. If you have a passion for sustainable energy solutions and a strong background in electrical engineering, we encourage you to apply.

• Lead the electrical engineering aspects of EV Charging Facilities and Energy Storage Projects.
• Oversee the review of utility service/interconnection requirements for various utilities and manage the technical portions of service/interconnect applications for clients.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors.
• Conduct electrical engineering design and develop construction documents for projects.
• Perform and supervise electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit, load flow calculations, and voltage drop.
• Stay updated on the latest equipment and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to electrical engineering teams in other offices for project collaboration and workload sharing.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong knowledge of utility service requirements and interconnection processes.
• Proficiency in electrical calculations and studies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering design for EV Charging projects.

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.