Civil Engineer Intern II, Transportation (Graduate Engineer)
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.


A Graduate Engineer II, Transportation (AKA: Civil Engineer Intern II) is expected to work on a team providing support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, etc.), performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant must be organized, self-motivated, and able to collaboratively solve complex issues on time and within budget.

Requirements
  • Provides technical, day to day, design support to the Project Engineer including drafting support for plan production activities 
  • Progresses toward learning how to clearly convey the design intent through engineering drawings and specifications. 
  • Assigns tasks to and coordinates with cad technicians or administrative staff 
  • Analyzes topographic survey data 
  • Continues to develop a knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering processes and to apply them successfully to operating systems. 
  • Performs technical reports and cost estimates 
  • Performs hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations  
  • Develops an understanding of construction methods and the translation of engineering plans and specifications into constructed product 
  • Performs drainage design and sanitary sewer design 
  • Performs construction administration tasks 
  • Analyzes horizontal and vertical geometry 
  • Models roadway corridors 
  • Other duties as assigned

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, Adobe, 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
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate or passed FE exam
  • 2 years using MicroStation, InRoads, PowerInRoads, and/or OpenRoads for transportation 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.