Lead Structural Engineer - Renewable Energy Foundations

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Structural Project Engineer to join our renewable energy team in Plano, TX. You will design foundations and ancillary structures for wind, solar, and substation projects, and prepare reports and plans.

Requirements include a civil/structural ABET degree, EIT/FE or PE, and 2+ years of experience with IBC/ASCE 7/AISC 360/ACI 318. Proficiency in MS Office and software like Mathcad/STAAD/RISA is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• EIT/FE or PE required, S.E. registration a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of structural engineering work experience required.
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318).
• Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations, including spread footings, slab-on-grade, piles and concrete caissons.
• Knowledge of connection and anchorage design such as cast-in-place, post installed, welds and high-strength bolts.
• Familiar with steel member design, including wide flange, channel, pipe, plate, and angle sections.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
• Proficient with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, and LPile a plus.
• Knowledge of bridge design and evaluation is a plus.
• Background in geotechnical engineering, solar and wind energy, transmission and distribution, and substations a plus.
• AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
• Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility scale wind, solar, transmission line, and substation projects.
• Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
• Review and approves project submittals, RFIs and supports field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Skills

Structural design

Foundations design

Engineering judgement

Communication

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering degree

EIT/FE or PE

Tools

Mathcad

STAAD

RISA

Enercalc

LPile

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Structural Project Engineer to join our renewable energy team in Plano, TX. You will design foundations and ancillary structures for wind, solar, and substation projects, and prepare reports and plans.

Requirements include a civil/structural ABET degree, EIT/FE or PE, and 2+ years of experience with IBC/ASCE 7/AISC 360/ACI 318. Proficiency in MS Office and software like Mathcad/STAAD/RISA is expected.