Field Civil Engineer

2 months ago

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Westwood Professional Services Full time


Field Civil Engineer

Job Locations

US-MN-Minnetonka

ID

Category

Civil Engineering

Position Type

Regular

Division

Renewables

Overview

Field Civil Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer to join our renewables transportation team in our Denver or Minneapolis office. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the development of solar, wind projects, and energy storage projects during design and construction phases. This individual will assist lead engineers with data collection in the field and transforming that data into reports and studies to support project development. The Field Civil Engineer will perform a variety of tasks including existing infrastructure inventories, construction observation and reporting, documenting locations of utilities, route feasibility reviews, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood's Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, have an acute attention to detail, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood's professional engineering staff you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts towards their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood's office-based engineering roles. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.



Duties and Responsibilities
  • Anticipated travel 50-75%
  • Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
  • Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
  • Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
  • Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
  • Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood's projects
  • Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
  • Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
  • Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
  • Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
  • Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
  • Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection documentation
  • Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects


Required Experience (Text Only)

- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Construction Management
- Strong background in leading and promoting safe work environments
- 2 -4 years of experience with wind and solar construction and/or engineering is preferred, but not required.
- Valid driver's license with a favorable driving record
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong aptitude in the use of technology
- Positive and professional attitude with the ability to solve complex challenges as they arise
- An interest and/or passion for energy related infrastructure, wind and solar generation
- Willingness to work onsite in variable weather conditions for extended durations. Projects may be anywhere within the US and onsite durations extend through the entirety of the project. Food and lodging allowances to be provided. For extended duration projects, travel home to be provided in accordance with company policies.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.



Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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