Civil Graduate Engineer, Transportation

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer, Transportation to join our team in Appleton, WI. In this role you will work as a team to provide support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design of public infrastructure work, including roadway, highway, and other related projects in accordance with DOT standards.
• Provide technical, day-to-day design support to the Project Engineer, including drafting support for plan production activities.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations.
• Prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Create various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Open Roads, or other related engineering software.
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Observe construction activities and work to develop an understanding of construction methods and the translation of engineering drawings and specifications into the constructed product.
• Work to learn the fundamentals of engineering processes and apply them successfully to operating systems.
• Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrating active listening techniques
• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Project)
• Comeplete engineering tasks with competent technical skills
• Able to proactively pursue design solutions
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
• Able to compromise and accept others' 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent field of study, and/or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
• Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months