Geotechnical Project Engineer for Renewables & Power

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our renewables and power delivery team.

The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will assist senior staff with project work involving various aspects of geotechnical engineering related to renewable energy projects, substations, transmission lines, and other power-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, testing, and design/construction practices.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geotechnical site investigations and laboratory test coordination.
• Interpret geotechnical data to classify materials and assess engineering characteristics.
• Conduct analyses (e.g., seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, liquefaction, settlement).
• Inform management of work status and progress.
• Assist in proposals, bid documents, drawings, and design reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field work

Laboratory testing

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

LPile

AutoCAD Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our renewables and power delivery team.

The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will assist senior staff with project work involving various aspects of geotechnical engineering related to renewable energy projects, substations, transmission lines, and other power-related projects.