WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.

ELECTRICAL GRADUATE ENGINEER- MINNEAPOLIS, MN

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. is seeking a Electrical Graduate Engineer to join our Substation Engineering 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. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for physical design for utility scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications. • Prepares reports, specifications and drawing packages. • 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 electrical or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited college. • 0-2 years of relevant experience • EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year is preferred. • Experience developing general arrangements, section views, plan views, and associated BOM preferred. • Experience completing AC and DC load, voltage drop, and conduit fill calculations preferred. • Experience developing equipment and construction specifications a plus. • Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC). • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must. • AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• ability to work positively and effectively with all members of the division and the diverse university community including students, faculty, staff, and community members
• excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• flexibility in working in a dynamic environment
• ability and aptitude to work with a wide range of office & web-based software
• strong organizational skills
• skilled at streamlining processes
• ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• ability to foster connections and work in collaboration with division partners
• technology competence with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Demonstrates motivation and creative problem-solving skills

A bachelor’s degree and three or more years of administrative experience are preferred.

HOW TO APPLY: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check and drug screen will be required as a condition of hire. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will be required as well. 

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or on any other basis protected under applicable law.