Jobs · Engineering · Virginia

Structural Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services · Roanoke, VA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

A Structural Graduate Engineer is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Structural Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant needs to be organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assigned design tasks in support of Project Engineers and Lead Engineers on various projects
  • Increase understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Cover basic design tasks to prepare sections of plans, specifications, and other project documents
  • Cook up coordination with other design team members to produce a well-coordinated and constructable design
  • Maintain awareness and comply with firm quality standards

Requirements

  • Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
  • Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques
  • Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
  • Able to proactively pursue design solutions
  • Able to be open to other's ideas and willing to compromise
  • Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
  • Able to compromise and accept other’s 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 or Structural Engineering
  • 1-4 years of Structural Engineering experience
  • Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software

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.

  • We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers.
  • We are committed to fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit 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 diversity strengthens our business.

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