Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our Structural team. In this role, you are expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company's standard practices and local agency codes. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software, performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant must be organized, self-motivated, and able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

Expected start date:

January 2026 or May/June 2027

Requirements Job Requirements:

Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work Provides technical, day-to-day design support to the Project Engineer, including drafting support for plan production activities Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations Prepares drawings and visual aids Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Open Roads, HEC RAS, or other related engineering software Follow internal QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and best practices. Observes construction activities and works to develop an understanding of construction methods and the translation of engineering drawings and specifications into the constructed product Works to learn the fundamentals of engineering processes and to apply them successfully to operating systems Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player) Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Project) Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks Able to proactively pursue design solutions Ability to be open to other's ideas and willing to compromise Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual Able to compromise and accept other's ideas Good reputation amongst peers, clients, and agencies Able to follow general directions and guidelines for the firm's policies, practices, and procedures A supportive team member with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative environment

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or equivalent field of study, and/or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months