Civil Lead Engineer, Renewables

Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Civil Engineering Project Lead to join our renewable energy team. The Civil Engineering Project Lead will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control, and completion of civil engineering design on renewable projects, with a specific focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role requires a strong leader who is dedicated to delivering high-level professional services to our clients.
1) Project Leadership
Provide leadership, management, and mentorship for the design team. Project leadership tasks include:

Planning, coordinating, and executing the engineering design for a specific service

Defining project tasks, schedules, and resource requirements

Assigning tasks to and directing other technical and non-technical staff

Establishing goals for project deliverables and maintaining QA/QC standards

Preparing budgets for assigned projects and reviewing invoicing promptly

Communicating contractual requirements to the design team, verifying their incorporation into the design, and coordinating change orders with the Project Manager

Conducting team meetings and collaborating with other disciplines to ensure project success

Providing ongoing communication with the Project Manager regarding the project

Serving as a liaison between other engineers and the assigned design team

Removing obstacles preventing the design team from achieving their goals

Plan and schedule necessary resources needed to support projects. Collaborate with Lead Engineers and Engineering Managers to optimize workload sharing between projects and offices.
Support the Project Manager with planning, monitoring, and controlling the project scope, schedule, budget, reporting, and invoicing.
Support the Project Manager with project close-out activities (e.g., lessons learned).
2) Quality
Lead and provide quality assurance/quality control for assigned projects including:

Providing Engineer of Record (EOR) oversight of design tasks and final EOR review

Reviewing plans and specifications for constructability and risk management

Reviewing work by other members of the design team

Maintaining awareness of and complying with Westwood design/CAD standards

Performing quality review of all work products for accuracy

Lead coordination with internal and external stakeholders to produce a well-coordinated and constructable design. Coordination efforts may include:

• Coordinating with clients, utilities, and code enforcement agencies
• Attending internal and external coordination meetings
• Leading internal design team meetings
• Collaborating closely with internal teams across multiple service groups
• Keeping the Project Manager informed of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to your service

Support service leadership to maintain firm standards and consistency.
3) Business Development Support
Assist with client management and business development tasks. Assistance includes:

• Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and seeking opportunities with potential future clients
• Building solid client contacts and fostering trusting relationships to encourage repeat business

Assisting with proposal preparation

Identifying additional scope and revenue opportunities related to the project and participating in business development activities

Assist Market Directors as needed with marketing efforts and the creation of marketing materials.
Provide clients with accurate design deliverables that closely meet contract requirements.
Respond to client requests promptly.
Treat all stakeholders with professionalism and respect.
4) Staff Development
Assist with mentoring Project Engineers, Staff Engineers, and Technicians by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
Advise service leadership on optimizing design team satisfaction and performance.
5) Technical Expertise
Act as a technical advisor while effectively delegating design tasks.
Lead and perform the design of a complete project, system, component, or process. Design tasks may include:

Researching, evaluating, and applying data

Preparing detailed engineering calculations

Preparing specifications and details

Preparing detailed construction drawings

Designing and producing deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D software

Lead and perform other project tasks such as:

Conducting research and field assessments

Preparing permit applications

Writing technical reports

• Creating technical presentations and exhibits
• Preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Providing construction support (e.g., responding to RFIs, performing field inspections)

Contacts / Direction
Independently leads the design team with support from service leadership and the project management team.
Receives general direction on key objectives.
Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
Responsible for personal and design team task management and adherence to deadlines, scope, and budget.
Gains mentored experience from a licensed engineer in your area of specialty, project management, or business leadership.
Success Measures
Completing projects accurately while adhering to the schedule, budget, and scope with minimal scope creep.
Ensuring project teams are engaged, thriving, and producing high-quality products.
Establishing strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business.
Building trust with both clients and project teams, fostering an environment where people want to collaborate and have you involved in their projects.
Serving as a technical advisor while effectively delegating design tasks to the appropriate members of the design team.
Requirements
Qualifications
4+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Required Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, communication (formal and informal), teamwork, and leadership
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Effective time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks
Working knowledge of project management principles
Experience preparing progress reports, managing project data, and communicating project requirements
Advanced knowledge of construction drawing and specification packages
Basic knowledge of construction practices and constructability
Experience with proposal writing and project estimating
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in 3D modeling (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Commitment to lifelong learning and staying informed on contemporary issues
Required Personal Skills
Ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism in all workplace interactions
Ability to lead a design team, including resource management and task delegation
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to:

Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

Provide technical direction to a team

Demonstrate empathy and strong listening skills

Show assertiveness and a collaborative approach when resolving conflicts

Strong mentoring skills
Ability to foster a team culture aligned with organizational values
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple offices
Ability to follow firm policies, practices, and procedures diligently
Preferred Additional Skills
Advanced knowledge of construction practices and constructability
Advanced knowledge of project management activities
Working knowledge of scheduling and project control processes
Experience with renewable energy projects
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.

Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including 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; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.
Application Deadline:

The anticipated deadline to apply for this position is

11/9/2026

. If business needs require additional time to identify qualified candidates, the application period may be extended, and the posting will be updated accordingly.