Civil Lead Engineer, Renewables

Westwood Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to join our renewable energy team. The successful candidate will lead civil design for utility-scale renewable projects, provide mentorship to the design team, and ensure project deliverables meet quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and 5-8 years of experience in the A&E industry, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role emphasizes a detail-oriented, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in the A&E industry required.
• EIT certification required, PE preferred.
• Extensive experience in county and state permitting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform all aspects of civil design for renewable projects.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for the design team.
• Prepare budget and review invoicing under project management direction.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Overview

Civil Engineering Lead

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Site Design Lead Engineer to join our renewable energy team in one of our offices. The role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects. We are looking for a detail‑oriented design engineer to join our highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform all aspects of civil design and technical solutions for utility‑scale renewable projects.
• Provide leadership, management, and mentorship for the design team.
• Define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Conduct team meetings and coordinate with other professional disciplines to execute successful project delivery.
• Prepare and provide support with project proposals.
• Prepare budget on assigned projects and review invoicing under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Identify additional scope and revenue opportunities that relate to the project and participate in business development activities.
• Provide on‑going communication with the client related to the project.
• Establish goals for project deliverables and maintain QA/QC goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Must have 5-8 years of experience in discipline within the A&E industry.
• Must be detail oriented and efficient in problem solving.
• EIT certification required, PE preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with department personnel and office staff; must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Extensive experience in county and state permitting preferred.
• Good mentoring skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Possess the ability to change focus quickly during a typical day.
• Positive and solution orientated approach to problems.

Preferred Considerations

• Ideal candidate will have experience in renewable energy or display passion to learn about the renewable energy industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.