Civil Graduate Engineer III

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites applications for a Graduate Engineer III to join our Minnetonka, MN team. You will support a licensed Civil Engineer, learn our standard practices and local agency codes, and become proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D.

The role emphasizes organization, self-motivation, and collaborative problem solving as you pursue a Professional Engineering license while delivering design work on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with teams and clients.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and related MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs and issues.
• Prepare entitlement documents for Tentative Maps, Vacations, Zone Changes, Entitlements, etc.
• Compute quantities with Excel and draft letters with Word.
• Assist with construction drawings including grading plans, profiles, storm drainage, water/sewer facilities.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. A Graduate Engineer III is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company's standard practices and local agency codes. A large amount of time will be dedicated to becoming proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D. 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

• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
• Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
• Prepare entitlement documents in support of Tentative Maps, Vacations, Zone Changes, Entitlements, etc.
• Calculate quantities using Microsoft Excel and justification letters using Microsoft Word
• 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

Required Skills

• 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 proactively pursue design solutions
• Ability to be open to others' ideas and willing to compromise
• 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

Required Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in Commercial or Single-Family Residential Development
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D software

Salary

$76,000 - $98,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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 diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.