Senior Designer - Data Center Development

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer in the Land Development Division to support our growing Data Center group. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Selects, recommends, performs, and directs procedures and preparation of preliminary and final design

Assist in coordination with other in-house disciplines and sub-consultant services

Prepares plan documents and supporting design calculations

Demonstrates knowledge and application of engineering principles and completes fundamental calculations

Able to delegate CAD assignments and determine methods and procedures

Independently performs assignments on basic design elements

Provides training and coordination with CAD Technicians and Engineering Interns

Assist in meeting deadlines, budgets, and completing projects on schedule

Prepare grading designs, plan, and profile of roadways and utilities

Prepare complete civil construction documents/improvement plan sets

Review and understand jurisdictional code requirements and implement in the design

Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs

Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of work product

Assist in the submittal of project document

Assist in jurisdictional coordination, response to comments, and preparation of submittal documents

Maintain open communication with Project Manager and design team

Required Skills

Able to prepare grading plans with little direction from supervisor or team leader

Understands drainage, water, sewer design elements

Understand surveying mapping

Competent technical skills required to complete basic engineering tasks

Proactively pursues design solutions

Exercises sound independent judgement

Strong understanding of local and agency standards, codes, and policies

Strong understanding of client requirements

Ability to estimate man-hours for specific tasks

Advanced knowledge of CAD software

Able to identify and obtain necessary data to complete design

Able to maintain organized CAD drawings and draws with precision

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and able to write, send, and process email

Able to maintain a task list and set the priority of tasks to achieve project milestones and deadlines

Able to write justification letters for elements of designs and submittal packages

Required Experience

3 years of experience as a designer

5 years of experience in CAD drafting

High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years relevant experience, OR;

Associate's Degree and 3+ years relevant experience

Land Development experience a plus

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.

Benefits:

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 11/08/2026. If business needs require additional time to identify qualified candidates, the application period may be extended and the posting will be updated accordingly.