Civil Graduate Engineer, Transportation
About The Position
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. A Graduate Engineer is 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 (AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, etc.), 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 needs to be organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.
Requirements
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
- Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D, OpenRoads, or MicroStation software
Responsibilities
- Assist the project team in the design of public infrastructure work
- Assist the project team in preparing construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
- Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations
- Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, OpenRoads, or MicroStation
- 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
- Assist with construction drawings using design software, including grading plans, plan and profiles, construction details, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
