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Westwood-Professional-Services lists this Structural Staff Engineer opportunity in minnetonka, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Structural Staff Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
The Structural Staff Engineer will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Requirements
Job Duties
Responsible for structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility scale wind and solar facilities
Prepares structural design calculations, reports, specifications, and plans
Assists Engineering Leads and Project Managers in the drafting and design of utility scale solar projects
Provides professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects
Delivers day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers
Skills and Qualifications
Enrolled in an ABET accredited B.S. program in civil/structural engineering
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must
Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills
Ability to pay close attention to detail, follow processes, and check the quality of own work
Ability to use sound engineering judgment
Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail
Minimal travel possible
For Preferred Consideration (Not Required)
Related work experience a plus
Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318), including loading calculations
Familiar with structural engineering software such as Mathcad, LPile, STAAD, RISA, Enercalc
Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations, including spread footings, slab-on-grade, piles, and concrete caissons
Knowledge of connection design
AutoCAD drafting experience
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 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. 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.
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Worksite address
minnetonka, MN, 55345, US
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