Project Engineer - Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer for its Appleton or Delafield, Wisconsin team. The role supports the planning, analysis, and design of water resources projects across private and public sector work, collaborating with project managers and technical staff. The successful candidate will contribute to varied infrastructure projects, adapt to different civil engineering responsibilities, and help deliver projects effectively while developing technical and professional experience.

The position focuses on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, and drainage facility design. The engineer will prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates; support reports, drainage studies, and permit materials; coordinate with project teams, clients, and public agencies; and visit project sites as needed to collect field data.

Westwood describes its purpose as creating a better world through work that transforms the energy grid, designs resilient infrastructure, and develops communities. The company emphasizes relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, growth, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, as well as community involvement. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin, or capable of obtaining licensure within 12 months.
• 4+ years of progressive experience, including 2+ years in water resources, H&H, or hydraulic design.
• Experience in stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, hydraulic design, and drainage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, HY-8, WinSLAMM, or other relevant modeling tools.
• Competent technical skills to complete engineering tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Outgoing, friendly, and approachable manner.
• Initiative and urgency to meet project deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cost estimating, bid-phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
• Ability to mentor, train, or supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, and 2D H&H modeling.
• Water main and sanitary sewer design and permitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing hydrologic and hydraulic models for drainage design and floodplain analysis.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, and other H&H software to prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates.
• Support preparation of stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and permit application materials for public agency review.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on public and private sector projects to support communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interface with clients and public agency staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level