Transportation Engineer

Transportation Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our renewables team in our Minnetonka, MN office. Transportation and logistics engineer to perform and/or supervise traffic impact studies, infrastructure cost analysis, and public road improvement and traffic control & signage plans associated with renewable power projects. Further responsibilities include negotiating Road Maintenance Agreements and presentation to local jurisdictions as well as developing client relationships for maintenance marketing and repeat business.

To manage, prepare and complete a variety of civil engineering and transportation planning reports, studies and plans for large, complex projects in a timely and proficient nature to produce solutions for our client's success. Candidate will develop an understanding of the components, materials, and scheduling necessary to construct utility-scale energy projects and the impacts the construction of these projects may have on public infrastructure. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Create and analyzing transportation plans for construction of utility-scale energy projects.
• Develop construction traffic forecasts, using knowledge of construction methods, schedules, and material delivery logistics for renewable energy projects.
• Lead traffic impact studies including coordination and review of pavement, geotechnical and structural components.
• Perform logistical analysis for transport and delivery of oversize equipment on public roads.
• Manage sub-consultant scope of work and execution of deliverables.
• Work with project managers to scope and execute transportation and logistics analysis on multiple projects.
• Create a satisfied and recurring client base

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.