Graduate Engineer, Water Resources

About the Role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our Water Resources team. This role involves supporting a licensed Civil Engineer, learning company standard practices and local agency codes, and becoming proficient in Design Software.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work.
• Provide technical, day-to-day design support, including drafting for plan production.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations.
• Prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Prepare 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.
• 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, Word, PowerPoint) for calculations, reports, and letters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Design Software: AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Open Roads, HEC RAS.
• Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Project), Adobe.
• Skills:
• Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player).
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrating active listening techniques.
• Proficient in computer software.
• Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks.
• Ability to proactively pursue design solutions.
• Ability to be open to others' ideas and willing to compromise.
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual.
• Ability to accept others' ideas.
• Good reputation amongst peers, clients, and agencies.
• Ability 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.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

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.