Civil Graduate Engineer - Dallas

Westwood Professional Services

Mar 31

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
Dallas

AI generated summary

You must be a team player with strong communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to pursue design solutions. Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or collaboratively. Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
You will prepare design drawings, coordinate with stakeholders, calculate quantities, and assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office tools.

Requirements

Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques
Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Civil3D, 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
Required Experience:
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

Responsibilities

Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
Preparation of entitlement documents in support of Tentative Maps, Vacations, Zone Changes, Entitlements, etc.
Calculation of quantities using Microsoft Excel and 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

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Civil Graduate Engineer at Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Dallas?

A Civil Graduate Engineer is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. A large amount of time will be dedicated to becoming proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant needs to be organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

Westwood Professional Services

Multi-Discipline Professional Engineering

Engineering & Construction

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1972

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Westwood is a leading and award winning, full-service, multidiscipline professional civil engineering firm specializing in public infrastructure, private development, wind, solar, and power delivery projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through a focus on its people, culture, and clients, Westwood has quickly expanded to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2023, Westwood placed #12 and #30 respectively on Zweig Group’s national Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists and received a 2nd-place Zweig Marketing Excellence award. Westwood also ranked consistently higher five years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) 500 as one of the country’s leading design firms. The firm regularly ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.  