Graduate Engineer, Traffic

About the Role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer for their Traffic team. This role involves supporting a licensed Civil Engineer, learning company practices and local agency codes, and becoming proficient in design software, technical calculations, plan and specification preparation, and other project management tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work
• Provides 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
• Prepares 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 develop an understanding of construction methods and the translation of engineering drawings and specifications into the constructed product
• Learn the fundamentals of engineering processes and 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
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD Civil3D
• Bluebeam
• MicroStation
• Open Roads
• HEC RAS
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Microsoft Project (mentioned under Required Skills)
• Adobe (mentioned under Required Skills)

Qualifications

• 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

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrating active listening techniques
• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Project)
• Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
• Able to proactively pursue design solutions
• Ability to be open to other's ideas and willing to compromise
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
• Able 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
• A supportive team member with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative environment
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget