Geotechnical Project Engineer, Renewables & Power Delivery

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our renewables and power delivery team in Minnesota (Minneapolis area).

You will assist senior staff with field work, testing coordination, data interpretation, and report preparation for renewable energy projects and power delivery lines. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (ABET-accredited), at least 2 years of related experience, and strong written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college is required.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills with ability to travel/field work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish material characteristics and engineering properties.
• Perform analyses including seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, and settlement.
• Keep management advised of progress and workload.
• Assist with proposals, bid documents, construction drawings and design reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Geotechnical testing

Field work

Technical writing

MS Office

GeoStudio

LPile

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

ABET-accredited degree

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 in Minnesota (Minneapolis area).

You will assist senior staff with field work, testing coordination, data interpretation, and report preparation for renewable energy projects and power delivery lines. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (ABET-accredited), at least 2 years of related experience, and strong written communication skills.