Civil Graduate Engineer

About the Role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA. This role offers the opportunity to support a licensed Civil Engineer, learn company standard practices and local agency codes, and become proficient in design software, technical calculations, and the preparation of plans and specifications. The position is within our Public Infrastructure team and is geared towards developing an engineer towards obtaining a Professional Engineering license.

Key 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.
• 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 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 to operating systems.
• Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for calculations, Word for reports/letters, PowerPoint for presentations).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

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

• Organized.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.
• Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player).
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Proficient in computer software.
• 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.
• 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.