Structural Project Engineer – Renewables (Wind, Solar, Storage)

Westwood Professional Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team, focusing on utility-scale wind, battery storage, and solar facilities. The role involves designing foundations and retaining walls, and preparing structural design reports, specifications, and plans.

You will support Project Managers in drafting and designing solar projects and provide day-to-day input to project teams. A PE license is required; S.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer required, S.E. registration a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience required.
• Familiar with ASCE loading calculations.
• Background in foundation design, including shallow spread footings, slab-on-grade, and deep foundations.
• Sound verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
• Proficient with structural engineering software, such as RISA, a plus.
• AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
• Geotechnical background is a plus.
• Solar or wind energy background is a plus.
• Minimal travel possible.

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

Professional Engineer

Foundations design

Communication skills

Technical writing

Wind energy background

Travel minimal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

RISA

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team, focusing on utility-scale wind, battery storage, and solar facilities. The role involves designing foundations and retaining walls, and preparing structural design reports, specifications, and plans.

You will support Project Managers in drafting and designing solar projects and provide day-to-day input to project teams. A PE license is required; S.E.