Civil Graduate Engineer - Public Infrastructure - Houston

Westwood Professional Services

Mar 31

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
Houston

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

Assist project team in design of public infrastructure such as water & sanitary sewer lines, roadways, water plants, lift stations, wastewater treatment facilities, etc.
Assist project team in preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations
Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D & Bluebeam
Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint
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

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.  