Graduate Engineer, Traffic

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join their Traffic team. In this role, you will support a licensed Civil Engineer while learning company standard practices and local agency codes. You will become proficient in Design Software, perform technical calculations, prepare plans and specifications, and assist with other project management and engineering tasks. The role requires organization, self-motivation, and the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget, in pursuit of a Professional Engineering license.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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