GRADUATE ENGINEER - ENGLEWOOD, CO

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. 

is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our team in our Englewood, CO. office.  Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

In this role you will perform activities related to the design of storm water management systems, earthwork, piped utilities and other site infrastructure in support of the land group. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high quality design, loyal to clients and a fast-paced work environment. This position will serve as a member of an integrated design team and be responsible for compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets. Clear and concise written and verbal communication is imperative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare design documents for civil systems (land development, transportation, municipal, drainage, water and sanitary sewer design), including calculations, drawings and civil specifications.
• Review preliminary and final plans and specifications for constructability and risk management.
• Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments within the local office.
• Assist the Project Team in preparing the conceptual, preliminary, and final design plans for a given project.

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-4+ years of experience in discipline within the A&E industry.
• Engineer-In-Training or on track to obtain the certificate.
• Ability to apply standard engineering principles and practices.
• Detailed documentation focus.
• Sound technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
• Civil 3D and AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus

ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)

Westwood is a multi-disciplined national surveying and engineering services provider for commercial and residential development, public infrastructure, wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, and electric transmission projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has grown to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2018, Westwood received Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For and Marketing Excellence awards, ranked on industry top 25 lists, and received recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 • Reading – Requires very basic reading to understand simple instructions (lists, notes, etc)  • Writing - Requires writing to record basic information (completing forms, taking messages, etc)  • Mathematical – Basic shop arithmetic using geometry and trigonometry in practical applications is required, along with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions  • Planning/Organizing – Plans day to day activities of this job only and takes individual initiative in performing daily workflow  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.  • Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan  • Displays endurance in a fast paced environment while delivering service in a reassuring style  • Follows policies, accepts external control and supervision and works with integrity  • Has a positive attitude regarding people and outcomes, perception is just as important as the eventual result  • Is friendly, cooperative, and agreeable to be team player  • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations of each project through effective relationships, trust and respect  • Enjoys working hard, seizing more opportunities than others  • Never gives up before finishing, especially when faced with obstacles or setbacks