Civil Staff Engineer, Renewables

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Civil Staff Engineer to join our team as a Site Design Staff Engineer focused on the site design of utility-scale solar projects.

You will assist in civil infrastructure design, permitting support, and occasional field work while working with a fast-paced team committed to high-quality production. You will collaborate with design teams across offices, apply engineering judgment, and develop your skills through mentored experiences, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training or Engineering Intern certification, or FE exam eligibility within 6 months.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Policy compliance

Conflict resolution

Education

ABET/EAC-accredited engineering program

FE exam eligibility / EIT

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Overview

Civil Staff Engineer

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. This work involves aiding in the design of civil infrastructure such as access roads and work pads. Along with the civil design, other work activities include permitting support and occasional field work. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high‑quality production, client commitment, and a fast‑paced work environment.

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.

Education and 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.

Salary

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.