Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our team in our Wind and Solar team in our Minnetonka, MN office. This position will specifically support preparation of permitting documents, including Decommissioning Plans, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) to support wind and solar energy projects. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

• Research local, state, and federal regulations to inform preparation of Decommissioning Plans for utility scale wind and solar projects
• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare decommissioning cost estimates under guidance of engineers project managers
• Design and write of SWPPPs and SPCC Plans for wind and solar construction projects
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects at a time
• Prepare construction permit applications
• Day-to-day support for project managers

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Zero to four years of professional experience
• Ability to use spreadsheets to develop decommissioning cost estimates
• Detailed documentation focus
• Sound technical writing skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required
• Flexibility to travel – specific to projects (Occasional 1-2 day trips to project sites)

• Civil 3D and AutoCAD drafting experience
• GIS experience
• Experience with renewable energy projects

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 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. 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.