Graduate Engineer, Site Design
Westwood Professional Services
About the Role
A Graduate Engineer is expected to work on a team, providing support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning company standard practices and local agency codes. A significant amount of time will be dedicated to becoming proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
- Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
- Prepare entitlement documents in support of Tentative Maps, Vacations, Zone Changes, Entitlements, etc.
- Calculate quantities using Microsoft Excel and prepare justification letters using Microsoft Word
- Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, including grading plans, plan and profiles, construction details, storm drain, water and sewer facilities, signage and striping plans
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AutoCAD Civil3D
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Project
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
- Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D software
- Organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.
- Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques.
- 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.
- Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player).