Graduate Engineer, Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services•Austin, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join its Water Resources team. The role supports a licensed Civil Engineer while the employee learns the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. As part of the Public Infrastructure team, the engineer will develop proficiency in design software, perform technical calculations, prepare plans and specifications, and assist with project management and other engineering tasks. The position is intended for someone pursuing a Professional Engineer license who is organized, self-motivated, and able to collaborate on complex issues while meeting time and budget constraints. The expected start date is January 2026 or May/June 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or an equivalent field of study, or the ability to obtain it within 6–12 months.
Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain it within 6–12 months.
Strong communication skills with team members and clients, including active listening.
Proficiency with computer software, including Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Technical competence to complete engineering tasks.
Ability to proactively pursue design solutions.
Ability to follow general directions and firm policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Outgoing, friendly, approachable, and supportive team-player demeanor.
Detail-oriented while remaining flexible enough to consider broader concepts.
Willingness to consider and compromise with others’ ideas.
Good reputation among peers, clients, and agencies.

Responsibilities

Assist the project team with public infrastructure design.
Provide day-to-day technical design and drafting support to the Project Engineer for plan production.
Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations.
Prepare drawings and visual aids.
Create exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Open Roads, HEC RAS, or related engineering software.
Follow internal quality assurance and quality control procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.
Observe construction activities and develop an understanding of construction methods and how engineering drawings and specifications are translated into constructed work.
Learn engineering process fundamentals and apply them successfully to operating systems.
Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analyses, and issues.
Use Microsoft Office applications to develop calculations, reports, letters, and presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.