Civil Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Land Development team. The role focuses on delivering land development projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

You will work with internal groups and city staff to obtain approvals, manage multiple projects, and contribute to QA/QC processes while mentoring up to five technical staff. This position is on-site in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Min 4 years of land development engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or eligible for licensure within 6–12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Proficiency in CAD/Civil 3D and related software.

Responsibilities

• Execute land development civil engineering projects to meet schedules and budgets.
• Support land development teams to produce civil plan sets.
• Effectively manage internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology) and communicate schedules/budgets.
• Implement QA/QC programs and ensure project compliance.
• Coordinate with City/County staff for plan approvals.
• Lead up to five assigned technicians; assign, review, train, and adjust compensation as needed.
• Handle RFI responses and site meetings with contractors.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Cost estimating

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Reading/writing reports

Construction administration

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (or eligible)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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

Requirements

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

The compensation for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualification. Additionally, this is bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer aided design (CAD/Civil 3D) and production software and ability to learn new versions or new technology.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret
• Ability to write effective reports and correspondence
• Construction document and 3D production ability
• Possesses a firm understanding of engineering design for all aspects of site development along with current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes and regulations
• Embraces teamwork approach and possesses strong communication skills
• Must possess strong technical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD and other discipline specific software

Education and Experience:

• 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).

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

Join us in creating a better world.

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.

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.