Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our transportation service team in Las Vegas, Nevada. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of diverse roadway design experience. Candidates must have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks supporting various project types, project sizes, and project managers.
Requirements
- Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Prepare supporting design calculations and detailed construction drawings using Civil 3D
- Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain quality assurance procedures
- Oversee the technical aspects of various tasks or projects
- Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
- Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
- Identify applicable codes, standards or other design requirements
- Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates
- Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
- Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
- Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery for assigned tasks
- Make decisions independently regarding various issues and methods
- Prioritize and manage own workload
- Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
- Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Required Skills:- 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
- Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in the use of national design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
- Proficient in applying ADA/PROWAG criteria in public infrastructure design
- Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
- Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in roadway design
