Structural Graduate Engineer: Path to PE & Design

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

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