Graduate Engineer - Water Resources

Overview

Water Resources Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our Water Resources team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Become a member of our water resources service team working as part of a multidisciplinary design team. As part of our team you will have an opportunity to shape local and regional infrastructure within the community you live by providing accessible, multimodal designs.

Westwood’s ideal candidate will have 1-3+ years of diverse hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater modeling and drainage facility design experience supporting private and public sector projects. Candidates must have a willingness to perform a variety of civil engineering tasks supporting various project types and project managers.

Duties And Responsibilities

Work as a key member of a drainage design team under the direction of a Project Engineer/Project Manager. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

Research and evaluation of dataConduct field reviews and other assessmentsApply engineering principles to assist in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of stormwaterPerform detailed engineering calculationsAssist with the creation and submission of technical reports, presentations and exhibitsAssist with the preparation of detailed construction drawingsPrepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffsCoordinate with internal team members, government entities, utility service providers and subconsultantsManage task assignments for budget and schedule adherencePerform reviews of all work product for accuracyEnsures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the service.Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills

Outgoing, friendly, approachableExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skillsStrong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlinesDetail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a teamPrior exposure to [or] Proficient in AutoDesk Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications

Required Experience

1-3+ years of relevant stormwater engineering experienceBS in Civil EngineeringEIT certification or the ability to obtain within 6 monthsThis position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.