About this opportunity
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. lists this Senior Designer - Data Center Development opportunity in englewood, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer in the Land Development Division to support our growing Data Center group. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Requirements
Selects, recommends, performs, and directs procedures and preparation of preliminary and final design
Assist in coordination with other in-house disciplines and sub-consultant services
Prepares plan documents and supporting design calculations
Demonstrates knowledge and application of engineering principles and completes fundamental calculations
Able to delegate CAD assignments and determine methods and procedures
Independently performs assignments on basic design elements
Provides training and coordination with CAD Technicians and Engineering Interns
Assist in meeting deadlines, budgets, and completing projects on schedule
Prepare grading designs, plan, and profile of roadways and utilities
Prepare complete civil construction documents/improvement plan sets
Review and understand jurisdictional code requirements and implement in the design
Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs
Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of work product
Assist in the submittal of project document
Assist in jurisdictional coordination, response to comments, and preparation of submittal documents
Maintain open communication with Project Manager and design team
Required Skills
Able to prepare grading plans with little direction from supervisor or team leader
Understands drainage, water, sewer design elements
Understand surveying mapping
Competent technical skills required to complete basic engineering tasks
Proactively pursues design solutions
Exercises sound independent judgement
Strong understanding of local and agency standards, codes, and policies
Strong understanding of client requirements
Ability to estimate man-hours for specific tasks
Advanced knowledge of CAD software
Able to identify and obtain necessary data to complete design
Able to maintain organized CAD drawings and draws with precision
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and able to write, send, and process email
Able to maintain a task list and set the priority of tasks to achieve project milestones and deadlines
Able to write justification letters for elements of designs and submittal packages
Required Experience
3 years of experience as a designer
5 years of experience in CAD drafting
High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years relevant experience, OR;
Associate's Degree and 3+ years relevant experience
Land Development experience a plus
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
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 future generations. 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.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning 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.
Benefits:
medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
company-paid life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability coverage
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with employer match
paid time off
paid holidays
tuition reimbursement
paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law
Application Deadline
The anticipated deadline to apply for this position is 11/08/2026. If business needs require additional time to identify qualified candidates, the application period may be extended and the posting will be updated accordingly.
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Worksite address
englewood, CO, 80151, US
Who can apply
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