Civil Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
About the role
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our water/wastewater team in our Scottsdale, Arizona office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects of various size and complexity
- Prepare plan documents and supporting design calculations
- Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Produce high quality work and implement and maintain quality assurance procedures
- Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
- Coverage with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
- Coverage with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
- Coverage with Clients depending on project role
- 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
- Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
- Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Make decisions independently in regard to various issues and methods
- Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
- Prioritize and manage own workload and manage junior staff's work
- Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
- Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Requirements
- 5+ years of increasing responsibility in engineering
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Arizona (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
- Experience designing sanitary sewer pipelines, rehab and pump stations and/or designing potable water pipelines, storage and pumping
- Open channel and/or pressure flow modeling and summary report production
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Open channel and/or pressure flow modeling
- Designing sanitary sewer pipelines, rehab and pump stations and/or designing potable water pipelines, storage and pumping
- Identifying applicable codes, standards or other design requirements
- Preparing technical specifications and cost estimates
- Performing field reviews and other assessments for use in design
- Representing clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
- Developing and tracking milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Mentoring, training, and supervising less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
- Prioritizing and managing own workload and managing junior staff's work
- Ensuring division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
- Leading by example – displaying solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work schedule
- Employee assistance program
Pay
Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually
Schedule
Full-time position
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
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. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they 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, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.