Field Technician

Field Civil Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Civil Engineer to support our renewable energy field services team. As a Field Civil Engineer, the individual will support the construction of solar, wind projects, and transmission line projects during the design phase and potentially during construction. This individual will assist project managers by supporting proposal preparation, data collection in the field, and reporting. The Field Civil Engineer will assist a variety of projects from supporting construction projects, collecting pile load testing data, documenting locations of utilities, reviewing as-built roads for conformance with the specifications, and reporting on data collected in the field.

Westwood's Field Civil Engineer role is a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding role that offers Engineers in Training (EITs) the opportunity to experience engineering and construction in action. Individuals that excel in this role are passionate about their work, enjoy complex problem solving, and enjoy interacting and learning from others. Working under the direction of Westwood's professional engineering staff and field services management you will gain valuable engineering experience that counts toward their professional engineering (PE) licensure. In addition, the position offers an opportunity for higher compensation and increased access to travel when compared to Westwood's office-based engineering roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipated travel 50-75% for the first year of employment
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood's projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Operate unmanned aerial systems (drones) to obtain aerial imagery and project data
• Operate utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in a safe manner while performing field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection
• Documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred but not required, and may be substituted with years of experience
• Strong background in leading and promoting safe work environments
• 2 –4 years of experience with wind and solar construction and/or engineering is preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license with a favorable driving record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong aptitude in the use of technology
• Positive and professional attitude with the ability to solve complex challenges as they arise
• An interest and/or passion for energy related infrastructure, wind and solar generation
• Willingness to work onsite in variable weather conditions for extended durations. Projects may be anywhere within the US and onsite durations extend through the entirety of the project. Food and lodging allowances to be provided. For extended duration projects, travel home to be provided in accordance with company policies.