Civil Graduate Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Westwood Professional Services - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in our Austin, TX office. This position is designed for recent graduates or those who are about to graduate, providing an opportunity to work alongside licensed Civil Engineers while gaining hands-on experience in public infrastructure projects. The Civil Graduate Engineer will be involved in various tasks including technical calculations, plan and specification production, and assisting in project management tasks. The role is crucial for those pursuing a Professional Engineering license, requiring organization, self-motivation, and the ability to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget. As part of the project team, the Civil Graduate Engineer will assist in the design of public infrastructure such as water and sanitary sewer lines, roadways, water plants, lift stations, and wastewater treatment facilities. Responsibilities will include preparing construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents, as well as engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations. The engineer will also prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D and Bluebeam, and coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential for developing calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, friendly, and approachable, demonstrating strong communication skills with team members and clients. They should possess competent technical skills necessary to complete engineering tasks and be proactive in pursuing design solutions. A detail-oriented mindset is important, along with the flexibility to see the bigger picture. The candidate should have a good reputation among peers, clients, and agencies, and be able to follow general directions and guidelines for the firm's policies, practices, and procedures. This role requires a supportive team member who can work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure such as water & sanitary sewer lines, roadways, water plants, lift stations, wastewater treatment facilities, etc.
• Assist project team in preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations.
• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D & Bluebeam.
• 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.
• Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D including grading plans; plan and profiles; construction details; storm drain, water and sewer facilities; signage and striping plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
• Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D software.
• Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player).
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Outlook, Microsoft Project).
• Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks.
• Able to pro-actively pursue design solutions.
• Ability to be open to other's ideas and willing to compromise.
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual.
• Good reputation among 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.