Project Engineer - Transportation

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to join our transportation service team in Las Vegas, NV. This role requires 5+ years of roadway design experience and a PE license in Nevada or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

You will prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates, produce Civil3D drawings, and coordinate with multiple disciplines and agencies. On-site work in Las Vegas is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license in Nevada or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive roadway design experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates with a team.
• Create design calculations and Civil3D drawings.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and oversee technical work.
• Coordinate with disciplines, utilities, and outside agencies.
• Lead bidding support, field observations, and RFI reviews.
• Develop milestones to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License (NV) or eligible within 6 months

5+ years roadway design experience

Tools

Civil3D

MS Office

QA/QC processes

Design standards (MUTCD/AASHTO/ADA-PROWAG)

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our transportation service team in Las Vegas, Nevada. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of diverse roadway design experience. Candidates must have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks supporting various project types, project sizes, and project managers.

Requirements

• Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Prepare supporting design calculations and detailed construction drawings using Civil 3D
• Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain quality assurance procedures
• Oversee the technical aspects of various tasks or projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
• Coordinate with government agencies, utilityproviders or other outside agencies
• Identify applicable codes, standards or other design requirements
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates
• Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
• Participate in contract bidding, providelimited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery for assigned tasks
• Make decisions independently regarding various issues and methods
• Prioritize and manage own workload
• Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills:

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independentlyand as part of a team
• Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in the use of national design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
• Proficient in applying ADA/PROWAG criteria in public infrastructure design
• Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
• Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in roadway design

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.