Civil Staff Engineer, Renewables

Westwood Professional Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team in Las Vegas.

In this role you will perform activities related to the site design of utility‑scale solar projects, including the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. You will also support permitting, conduct occasional field work, and collaborate with other disciplines to compile civil design plan sets that meet project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training or FE eligibility or ability to pass FE within 6 months.
• 0+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as design team member supporting permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Apply sound engineering judgment and standard procedures to complete project tasks.
• Develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
• Coordinate with design team members to meet milestones, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with design team members to uphold company standards and consistency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Professionalism

Education

ABET/EAC-accredited engineering program

FE/EIT eligible

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Staff Engineer – Full‑time

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Staff Engineer to join our team. In this role you will perform activities related to the site design of utility‑scale solar projects, including the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. You will also support permitting, conduct occasional field work, and collaborate with other disciplines to compile civil design plan sets that meet project schedules and budgets. Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a design team member supporting permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Use sound engineering judgment and adhere to ethical standards when evaluating, selecting, and applying standard technical procedures to complete project tasks.
• Gain foundational knowledge and develop engineering skills through mentored experiences.
• Coordinate with design team members to meet project milestones, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with design team members to uphold company standards and consistency.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• 0+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Engineer‑in‑Training or Engineering Intern certification, or the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within 6 months.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Effective time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks with a focus on detail.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism in all workplace interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for clarity and effectiveness.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple offices.
• Ability to adhere to firm policies, practices, and procedures by following directions and guidelines diligently.
• Ability to show assertiveness and a collaborative spirit when addressing and resolving conflicts.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Civil 3D or AutoCAD drafting experience.

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.