Graduate Engineer, Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join the Land Development team to work on water resources projects.

You will dive into stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design with mentorship and advanced software tools, focusing on community impact and career growth. This entry-level role welcomes recent graduates or those with 0–3 years of experience, offering collaboration on innovative, sustainable solutions and real-world project outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
• Engineer-in-Training Certification, or the ability to obtain within

Responsibilities

• Prepare exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
• Coordinate with agency staff and internal teams on designs and analyses
• Contribute to stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design for communities
• Collaborate with engineers on transformative projects and sustainable solutions
• Gain hands-on experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CAD, 2D Analysis, and ArcPro

Skills

Team player

Communication

Software proficiency

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcPro

Microsoft Project

Job description

Civil Graduate Engineer, Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer for the Land Development team to work on impactful water resources projects. Dive into stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design within a mission-driven team focused on innovation and excellence. This role promises professional growth through collaborative projects, mentorship, and advanced software tools. Ideal for recent civil engineering graduates or individuals with 0-3 years of experience aiming for significant community impact. Join us for a rewarding career path in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and enhancing community sustainability and safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D
• Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
• Dive into stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic design, contributing to projects that have a lasting positive impact on communities
• Work alongside our elite team of engineers on transformative projects, utilizing your creativity and technical expertise to develop sustainable solutions
• Gain hands‑on experience with industry‑leading software, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CAD, 2D Analysis, and ArcPro, enhancing your ability to bring innovative designs to fruition
• Embark on a career filled with growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to become a key player in project outcomes

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 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

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