Substation Engineer - Civil/Structural

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team. The Substation Civil/Structural Engineer serves as an engineer on civil substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply NESC, ASCE, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will independently produce steel structure designs and concrete foundation designs associated with rigid and strain bus configurations, foundation layouts, oil containment designs, metal grate platform designs, and fire wall designs. He/she will assist the lead substation engineer with the creation of the general arrangement and conduit and grounding plans as well as review site plans for correctness prior to submission to local/federal authorities for permit approval. This would require an understanding of standard practices for erosion and sediment control as well as stormwater management. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

• Performs all aspects of civil design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

  • Development of 

    • Steel Structure Designs and Fabrication Drawings

    • Concrete Foundation Designs and Detail Drawings

    • Oil Containment Designs and Detail Drawings

    • Metal Grate Platforms Designs and Detail Drawings 

    • Fire Wall Designs and Detail Drawings

    • Structural Analysis

    • Documentation for Design Calculations

    • Foundation Layout Plans

    • Associated Bill of Materials

  • Assistance with

    • General Arrangement Development

    • Cable Trough and Conduit Plans and Details

    • Grounding Plans and Details

    • Site Plan Development

    • Erosion and Sediment Control Review

    • Stormwater Management Review

    • Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)

  • Technical Support

    • Bus Fault Stress Analysis

    • Procurement

    • Construction

  • Active Coordination

    • Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the drawings associated with the above listed designs.

    • Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as substation engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.

  • Other Expectations

    • Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts. 

    • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects. 

    • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances. 

    • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work. 

    • Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams. 

    • Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals. 

    • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.

    • Attending all client technical review meetings.

       

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in the field of high voltage civil substation design.
• EIT Certification
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation.
• Proficient in 3D Modeling (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation V8i)
• Proficient in the use of PLSCAD, LPILE, STAAD, or similar programs
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
• Strong familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code

• Meet all minimum qualifications.
• Professional engineer’s license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of higher
• Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
• Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.
• Superior Verbal & Written Communications
• Driven for Results, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, and Building Effective Teams.

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.