Solar Site Design Lead Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Site Design Lead Engineer to join our renewable energy team in one of our offices.

The role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, QA/QC, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited), 5–8 years in the A&E industry, EIT certification required, and PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5-8 years of experience in the A&E industry.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• EIT certification required; PE preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Extensive experience with county and state permitting.
• Good mentoring and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt focus quickly and maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform all aspects of civil design and technical solutions for utility-scale renewable projects.
• Provide leadership, management, and mentorship for the design team.
• Define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Conduct team meetings and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver projects.
• Prepare and support project proposals.
• Prepare budgets on assigned projects and review invoicing under a Project Manager.
• Identify additional scope and revenue opportunities and participate in BD activities.
• Provide ongoing communication with the client regarding the project.
• Establish goals for deliverables and maintain QA/QC goals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

EIT certification required

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Site Design Lead Engineer to join our renewable energy team in one of our offices.

The role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, QA/QC, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited), 5–8 years in the A&E industry, EIT certification required, and PE preferred.