Junior Structural Engineer for Public Infrastructure

Westwood-Professional-Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our Structural team in Fort Worth, TX. You will support a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s methods and local codes, and contribute to public infrastructure projects from design to documentation.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning, QA/QC adherence, and collaboration with agency staff and internal teams as you progress toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent; ability to obtain licensure within 6–12 months.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• Willingness to learn design software and local agency codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work.
• Provide technical, day-to-day design support to the Project Engineer, including drafting support for plan production activities.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations.
• Prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Prepare exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Open Roads, HEC RAS, or other related engineering software.
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Observe construction activities and learn construction methods and translation of drawings to the constructed product.
• Coordinate with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues.
• Develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Proactive problem solving

Detail oriented

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Open Roads

HEC-RAS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer to join our Structural team in Fort Worth, TX. You will support a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s methods and local codes, and contribute to public infrastructure projects from design to documentation.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning, QA/QC adherence, and collaboration with agency staff and internal teams as you progress toward licensure.