Structural Project Engineer - Renewables Foundations

Westwood-Professional-Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team in Plano, TX. The role focuses on designing foundations for wind, battery storage, and solar facilities and coordinating with project managers.

A bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering and PE license are required; SE a plus. Three years of experience, knowledge of ASCE loadings, and proficiency in RISA/AutoCAD are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer; SE registration a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
• Familiar with ASCE loading calculations.
• Foundation design experience (shallow footings, slab-on-grade, deep foundations).
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience with structural software such as RISA; AutoCAD drafting a plus.
• Geotechnical background a plus; solar or wind energy background a plus.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the structural design of foundations and retaining walls for utility scale wind, battery storage and solar facilities.
• Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
• Assist Project Managers in the drafting and design of utility scale solar projects.
• Day to day support and input to Project Managers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Foundation design knowledge

Geotechnical background

Solar/wind energy knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

RISA

AutoCAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team in Plano, TX. The role focuses on designing foundations for wind, battery storage, and solar facilities and coordinating with project managers.

A bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering and PE license are required; SE a plus. Three years of experience, knowledge of ASCE loadings, and proficiency in RISA/AutoCAD are preferred.