Senior Structural Engineer

Westwood Professional Services • Middleton, WI

279d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our renewable energy team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The Senior Engineer utilizes their expertise to provide technical oversight on renewable energy projects, serve as trusted advisors to clients, and actively engage with Lead Engineers to navigate complex conversations and situations effectively. Senior Engineers are recognized as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in their field. They handle project design and mentor team members through their project work. They concentrate on discovering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce errors, driving project completion in a quicker, smarter, and more effective way. A Senior Engineer's dedication to fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional development significantly contributes to the organization's success.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer professional certification with the ability to obtain licensure in multiple states.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, formal/informal communication, teamwork, and leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Effective time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of construction drawing and specification packages.
• Advanced knowledge of construction practices and constructability.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.
• 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, pipe, plate, and angle sections.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
• Proficient with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, Robot, Enercalc, and LPile a plus.
• Background in geotechnical engineering, solar and wind energy, transmission and distribution, and substations a plus.
• AutoCAD or Revit drafting experience is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
• Proficient in 3D Modeling (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Commitment to lifelong learning to stay informed about contemporary issues.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent (optional).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an SME, providing technical oversight and design support for renewable energy projects.
• Analyze complex projects to identify design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
• Understand client interests and develop approaches to address these concerns.
• Identify project situations that present high risks or scope gaps.
• Offer solutions to design teams to mitigate risks.
• Utilize relevant skills or expertise to assist projects and team members with design challenges.
• Stay updated on changes to standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide design teams with technical input, mentorship, and on-the-job training.
• Actively participate in detailed project design.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR) in a responsible role on projects.
• Perform complete design for challenging, complex, or high-risk projects.
• Provide active design support for ongoing projects.
• Proactively coordinate with design teams to review and deliver feedback on designs.
• Review project documents for compliance with standards and quality assurance.
• Assist with project construction by addressing contractor and owner inquiries, including RFIs and submittal reviews.
• Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments.
• Collaborate with and support teams in other offices to optimize workload distribution.
• Engage actively with Lead Engineers to offer mentorship on complex conversations and situations.
• Identify growth and learning opportunities for project teams.
• Prepare and deliver organized technical training to the Service.
• Actively participate in staff mentorship and training programs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process enhancements.
• Support positive interactions with clients and directly coordinate with them.
• Act as the primary technical expert for clients.
• Assist Market Directors as needed with marketing efforts and the creation of marketing materials.
• Provide clients with accurate design deliverables that align closely with contract requirements.
• Respond to client requests promptly.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree