Electrical Graduate Engineer

Overview

Electrical Staff Engineer

Westwood Professional Services

 

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support our Power Division. The position is for an electrical engineer to design solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which includes:  plant layout, selecting appropriate system hardware, system optimization, determining power generation and interconnection requirements, and being a leader portions of the electrical engineering of projects. As an Electrical Project Engineer the individual will coordinate with the Project Lead, and Senior Engineers, to maintain firm standards and consistency as well as oversee junior engineers, electrical designers, and drafters on the project. This position may also include supervision responsibilities of an intern and/or new grad for timesheet/expense/PTO approval, annual growth planning, and disciplinary actions. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering portions of commercial and utility scale solar
• Coordinate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors
• Perform electrical engineering design and creation of construction documents for projects
• Responsible for performing electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit, load flow calculations and voltage drop.
• Maintain awareness of currently available equipment and industry best practices
• Collaborate with and support electrical engineering teams in other offices as projects and workload sharing between offices dictates. 

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering Program 
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC 
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of an electrical power system modeling program(s) 
• Approximately 0-4 years of experience in the design of electrical distribution, generation, and or general electrical construction 
• Working knowledge and ability to read and create construction drawings and specification packages 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products 
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write detailed technical reports with minimal oversite 
• Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude 
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment 
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines with minimal supervision 
• Ability to use AutoCAD in at least a limited capacity 

Preferred Experience

• Experience and knowledge of overall design and construction of utility scale PV and/or wind plants. 
• NABCEP Certification 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D 
• Electrical PE License or ability to be licensed in the future 
• Experience with energy storage systems (battery, flywheel, or capacitor) 

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

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 outcomesin 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,