Westwood Professional Services

Civil Graduate Engineer III

Westwood Professional Services$65K — $101K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years in Commercial or Single-Family Residential Development
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Engineer-in-Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 6-12 months
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D software
  • Strong communication skills with team members and clients

Responsibilities

  • Prepare design drawings and exhibits using AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Coordinate with agency staff and internal teams on designs and issues
  • Prepare entitlement documents for Tentative Maps and Zone Changes
  • Calculate quantities with Microsoft Excel and write justification letters with Microsoft Word
  • Assist with construction drawings including grading plans and storm drain facilities

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn from a licensed Civil Engineer
  • Emphasis on self-motivation and professional development
  • Collaborative problem-solving approach
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering tasks and projects
  • Opportunity to gain proficiency in industry-standard software
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. A Graduate Engineer III 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.

Requirements

  • 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


Required Skills:
  • 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:
  • 2-4 years of experience in Commercial or Single-Family Residential Development
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D software


Salary Description

$65,000-$101,000

About Westwood Professional Services

Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
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1972

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