Graduate Engineer - Water Resources
Description

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. 


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 6-12 months
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D software
  • Experience with water modeling software (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CAD, 2D Analysis, and ArcPro)

 

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.