STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER - MADISON, WI
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our Power Generation team in our Madison, WI office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility scale wind, solar, transmission line, and substation projects. • Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans. • Review and approves project submittals, RFIs and supports field activities during construction. • Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects. • Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.
Required Skills Required Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college. • EIT/FE or PE required, S.E. registration a plus. • Minimum 2 years of related work experience required. • Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318). • Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations, including spread footings, slab-on-grade, piles and concrete caissons. Knowledge of connection and anchorage design such as cast- in-place, post installed, welds and high-strength bolts. • Familiar with steel member design, including wide flange, channel and angle sections. • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must. • Proficient with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, and LPile a plus. • Knowledge of bridge design and evaluation is a plus. • Background in geotechnical engineering, solar and wind energy, transmission and distribution, and substations a plus. • AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus. • Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills. • Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work. • Ability to use sound engineering judgment. • Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details. • Minimal travel possible.
ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)
Westwood is a multi-disciplined national surveying and engineering services provider for commercial and residential development, public infrastructure, wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, and electric transmission projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has grown to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2020, Westwood ranked on the top 150 design firms on Engineering News Record (ENR), #4 on Zweig Group’s Hot Firm’s List, and #9 on Best Firms to Work For, all national industry lists and record-breaking rankings for the firm.
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.