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Graduate Engineer - Transportation

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Houston

Requirements

  • Outgoing, friendly, approachable
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Prior exposure to Autodesk Civil3D, Highway Capacity Software, and Synchro
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Able to follow directions and guidelines for the firm’s policies, practices, and procedures
  • Required Experience:
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

  • Work as a key member of a roadway design team under the direction of a Project Engineer/Project Manager. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Research and evaluation of data
  • Conduct field reviews and other assessments
  • Prepare detailed engineering calculations
  • Assist with the creation and submission of technical reports, presentations and exhibits
  • Prepare detailed construction drawings, including horizontal and vertical alignments; plan and profile; utility design and relocation; streetscape and roadway improvements; bicycle and pedestrian facilities; signing, striping and signalization
  • Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs
  • Coordinate with internal team members, government entities, utility service providers and subconsultants
  • Manage task assignments for budget and schedule adherence
  • Perform reviews of all work product for accuracy
  • Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
  • Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

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.