Structural Graduate Engineer

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

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services is seeking a Structural Graduate Engineer who will support licensed engineers on diverse projects, learning our standard practices and local codes. You’ll contribute to design tasks, coordinate with team members, and develop skills toward professional licensure while working in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and attention to detail as you progress toward PE licensure and gain practical experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of structural engineering experience or internship.
• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned design tasks in support of project engineers.
• Increase understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Prepare sections of plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Coordinate with design team for well-coordinated designs.
• Maintain awareness and comply with firm quality standards.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Proactive design

Detail oriented

Big picture thinking

Open to ideas

Collaboration

Independence

Follow guidelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Structural Graduate Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. A Structural Graduate Engineer is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Structural Engineer while learning the company's standard practices and local agency codes. 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

• Complete assigned design tasks in support of Project Engineers and Lead Engineers on various projects
• Increase understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Conduct basic design tasks to prepare sections of plans, specifications, and other project documents
• Coordinate with other design team members to produce a well‑coordinated and constructable design
• Maintain awareness and comply with firm quality standards

Required Skills

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques
• 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 Structural Engineering
• 1-4 years of Structural Engineering experience
• Engineer‑in‑Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6‑12 months
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software

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.