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Description
Staff Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Staff Engineer to join our Renewables team in our St. Cloud-MN or Minnetonka-MN offices. The qualified individual will support permitting, design, and construction of Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage projects across the country. This position will coordinate with other Civil and Water Resources Engineers to ensure projects are protected from flooding and meet storm-water regulations. Ideal for recent civil engineering (or related field) graduates or individuals with 0-3 years of experience aiming for increasing sustainability practices. Join us for a rewarding career path in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety.
Requirements
Launch Your Engineering Journey and Thrive with Westwood's Collaborative Team
At Westwood Professional Services, Inc., innovation, and excellence in water resources engineering aren't just goals—they're our mission. We're seeking ambitious, talented professionals to join our vibrant team across various offices. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic group dedicated to making a significant impact by completing stormwater design, watershed permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and FEMA studies using state-of-the-art technology.
What You’ll Achieve:
- Innovative Project Engagement: Dive into stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design, contributing to projects that have a lasting positive impact on communities.
- Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside various teams within Westwood to produce quality designs for solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the country.
- Advanced Tool Mastery: Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software, including FLO2D, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, HEC-RAS, and ArcPro, enhancing your ability to bring innovative designs to fruition.
- Professional Growth: Embark on a career filled with growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to become a key player in project outcomes.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Graduates holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or related field), eager to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
- Individuals with 0-4 years of experience, ready to tackle complex engineering challenges using advanced modeling software.
- Candidates with a strong foundation in technical writing and communication, proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools, who can develop and maintain relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Your Role with Us: This is a full-time, in-office position where your work will directly contribute to our team's success. You will be responsible for a range of tasks from hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to preparing detailed reports. While this role does not have supervisory responsibilities, it offers a pathway to significant professional development within a supportive and energetic team environment.
Why Join Westwood?
- Impactful Work: Engage in projects that improve community sustainability.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a workplace that values teamwork, innovation, and relationships.
- Professional Development: Benefit from mentorship, training, and a variety of projects that foster career growth.
- Competitive Benefits: Receive a comprehensive benefits package, acknowledging the value you bring to our team.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about starting your journey in water resources engineering and eager to contribute to a team that's shaping the future, Westwood Professional Services, Inc. wants to hear from you. Join us, and let's thrive together in our collaborative and dynamic team environment.
Other facts
About Westwood Professional Services Inc
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for generations to come. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
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What you'll do
- The Water Resources Staff Engineer will support permitting, design, and construction of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with storm-water regulations. Responsibilities include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and preparing detailed reports.
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