Graduate Engineer, Transportation at WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Graduate Engineer, Transportation at WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC

Graduate Engineer, Transportation

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC · Austin, TX, US

2 weeks ago

Graduate Engineer, Transportation

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC · Austin, TX, US

14 days ago
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About the Role

Westwood Professional Services is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our Transportation team. This role involves supporting licensed engineers, learning company standards and local codes, and becoming proficient in design software, calculations, and project tasks. The position requires organization, self-motivation, and collaborative problem-solving skills to meet project deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work.
  • Provide 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.
  • Prepare 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.
  • Observe construction activities and work to develop an understanding of construction methods and the translation of engineering drawings and specifications into the constructed product.
  • Work to learn the fundamentals of engineering processes and to apply them successfully to operating systems.
  • Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Design Software
  • Performing technical calculations
  • Preparing plans and specifications
  • Assisting with project management and engineering tasks
  • Organization
  • Self-motivation
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
  • Strong communication skills with team members and clients
  • Active listening techniques
  • Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Project)
  • Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
  • Proactively pursue design solutions
  • Ability to be open to other's ideas and willing to compromise
  • Detail-oriented
  • Flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
  • Ability 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
  • Supportive team member with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative environment
  • AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Bluebeam
  • MicroStation
  • Open Roads
  • HEC RAS
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint

Experience Level

  • Graduate

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or equivalent field of study
  • Engineer-in-Training Certificate

About the Company

  • Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our Transportation team.
  • As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software, performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks.