Civil Project Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Land Development team. Our highly experienced and dynamic team is dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve through our projects and giving-back initiatives, enriching lives and creating a lasting impact worldwide. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind.

Responsibilities

• 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 engineering design and CAD/Civil3D;
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

Requirements

• 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).

Skills

• 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.
• Proficient with current computer-aided design (CAD/Civil 3D) and production software, with the ability to learn new versions or technology.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents and 3D production.
• Ability to write effective reports and correspondence.
• Firm understanding of engineering design for all aspects of site development along with current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes, and regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, and other discipline-specific software.

Pay

$85,000 - $120,000 per year. This is a bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success.