4+ years of experience in Land Development Engineering design
Licensed Professional Engineer or eligible for licensure within 6-12 months
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Strong technical skills in civil engineering design principles
Proficiency in CAD/Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products
Responsibilities
Execute land development civil engineering projects on time and within budget
Support civil teams in producing detailed civil plan sets
Manage internal support teams and communicate technical details effectively
Implement QA/QC programs and ensure compliance
Collaborate with City/County staff for project plan approvals
Manage multiple projects and allocate resources efficiently
Lead and mentor up to five technical personnel, overseeing assignments and training
Benefits
Bonus-eligible position based on performance
Opportunity for financial recognition based on company success
Dynamic team environment with experienced professionals
Potential for career advancement and professional development
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Land Development team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Requirements
Executes land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets)
Supports land development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
Effectively manages internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.) - able to communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
Works with City/County staff for approval of project plans.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
Effectively leads up to five (5) assigned technical personnel including:
Assigns and oversees project assignments;
Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
Trains staff in civil engeering design and CAD/Civil3D;
The compensation for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualification. Additionally, this is bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
Experienced in cost estimating, bid phase assistance construction administration, and general construction methods.
Demonstrates proficiency with current computer aided design (CAD/Civil 3D) and production software and ability to learn new versions or new technology.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret
Ability to write effective reports and correspondence
Construction document and 3D production ability
Possesses a firm understanding of engineering design for all aspects of site development along with current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes and regulations
Embraces teamwork approach and possesses strong communication skills
Must possess strong technical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD and other discipline specific software
Education and Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Land Development Engineering design.
Licensed Professional Engineer in respective state (or eligible for licensure in 6-12 months).
Graduate from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Experience or degrees in other disciplines may be substituted at Management's discretion).
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Description
$125,000 - $175,000
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.
