Civil Graduate Engineer - Land Development
About The Position
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer to support a licensed Civil Engineer on a team while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. The role involves developing proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and contributing to land development engineering tasks. Applicants pursuing a Professional Engineering license should be organized, self-motivated, and able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget. The position includes preparing design exhibits and drawings, coordinating with agency staff and internal teams, preparing entitlement documents, calculating quantities, and assisting with construction drawings for land development and utility improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or the ability to obtain it within 6–12 months.
- Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain it within 6–12 months.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening with team members and clients.
- Ability to complete engineering tasks with competent technical skills and proactively pursue design solutions.
- Ability to follow general directions and the firm’s policies, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, contribute supportively as a team member, and remain open to others’ ideas and compromise.
- Detail orientation combined with flexibility to consider broader concepts.
- Outgoing, friendly, approachable, and collaborative working style.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D.
- Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams regarding designs, analysis, and issues.
- Prepare entitlement documents supporting Tentative Maps, Vacations, Zone Changes, and other entitlements.
- Calculate quantities using Microsoft Excel and prepare justification letters using Microsoft Word.
- Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, including grading plans, plan and profiles, construction details, storm drain, water and sewer facilities, and signage and striping plans.
- Support a licensed Civil Engineer while learning company practices and local agency codes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
