Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites a Civil Graduate Engineer to support licensed civil engineers while learning standard practices and local codes. The role emphasizes AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency and hands-on design development.

You will collaborate with agency staff and internal teams, prepare exhibits, manage quantities in Excel, and assist with construction drawings while pursuing an Engineer-in-Training certification.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Project

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Project

Job description

Civil Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

A Graduate Engineer 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.

Job Type: Full‑time

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

• 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