Graduate Engineer, Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join its Water Resources team as part of the Public Infrastructure team. The engineer will support a licensed Civil Engineer while learning company practices and local agency codes. The role focuses on developing proficiency in design software, performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with project management and engineering tasks. The successful applicant will be organized, self-motivated, and able to collaborate on complex issues while meeting schedule and budget requirements. 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 Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Competent technical skills to complete engineering tasks.
Ability to proactively pursue design solutions.
Detail-oriented, with flexibility to consider broader concepts.
Ability to follow general directions and firm policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Outgoing, friendly, approachable, and supportive team player who is open to others’ ideas and willing to compromise.

Responsibilities

Assist the project team in designing public infrastructure work.
Provide day-to-day technical design support to the Project Engineer, including drafting support for plan production.
Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations.
Prepare drawings and visual aids.
Create exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Open Roads, HEC-RAS, or related engineering software.
Follow internal QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.
Observe construction activities and develop an understanding of construction methods and how engineering drawings and specifications translate into constructed work.
Learn the fundamentals of engineering processes and apply them to operating systems.
Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues.
Use Microsoft Office applications to prepare calculations, reports, letters, and presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.