Field Engineer

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Centennial, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer to support their renewable energy field services team. This individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. The role involves assisting project managers with proposal preparation, field data collection, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will work on various projects, including supporting construction, collecting pile load testing data, documenting utility locations, reviewing as-built roads for specification conformance, and reporting on field data. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding role offering Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to gain engineering and construction experience. Individuals in this role should be passionate, enjoy complex problem-solving, and interacting with others. Working under professional engineering staff and field services management, the individual will gain valuable engineering experience towards PE licensure. The position offers higher compensation and increased travel compared to office-based engineering roles.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Construction Management
Strong background in leading and promoting safe work environments
Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong aptitude in the use of technology
Positive and professional attitude with the ability to solve complex challenges as they arise
An interest and/or passion for energy related infrastructure, wind and solar generation
Willingness to work onsite in variable weather conditions for extended durations. Projects may be anywhere within the US and onsite durations extend through the entirety of the project.

Nice To Haves

2 –4 years of experience with wind and solar construction and/or engineering is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions
Support report preparation of data collected in the field
Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection Documentation
Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects