Structural Graduate Engineer (Public Infrastructure)

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Graduate Engineer to join our team in our Fort Worth, TX office. As a Structural Graduate Engineer, you will design various structures for our projects including bridges, TxDot and municipal designs, drainage structures, retaining walls, foundations, and other miscellaneous structures.  Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. As part of our team, you will have an opportunity to shape local and regional infrastructure within the community you live.  Candidates must have a willingness to perform a variety of structural engineering tasks supporting various project types and project managers.

Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer, performs structural engineering design and project coordination tasks. Duties and level of responsibility on tasks will vary based on experience level but will include:

• Design of various structural elements (bridges, retaining walls, foundations, drainage structures, etc.) on infrastructure and private development projects
• Lead design tasks and won his or her work for minor projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Manage and develop plans and models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenBridge Modeler, OpenRoads Designer, etc
• Prepare detailed design calculations and construction drawings for bridges, retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures
• Identification of and adherence to governing codes for structural design of various elements
• Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs
• Field reviews and construction inspections
• Creation and submission of technical reports, presentations, exhibits and design calculations
• Perform engineering calculations/analyses
• Coordinate with government entities, utility service providers and subconsultants
• Manage task assignments for budget and schedule adherence
• Reviews and approves project submittals, RFIs, and supports field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Required Skills

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details
• Ability to identify and develop solutions to complex problems or seek guidance from more experienced engineers
• Ability to apply structural engineering principles to design of various elements
• Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks on schedule
• Able to proactively pursue design solutions
• Good reputation amongst peers, clients, and agencies
• 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
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Master’s degree in structural engineering (Highly Preferred)
• 1-4 years of relevant experience in structural engineering design
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards and applying and conforming to code requirements for projects design. (AASHTO LRFD, AISC 360, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7)
• Design experience with reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry structures and facility with related design procedures is a plus

Preferred Experience

• EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year is preferred
• TxDOT familiarity and experience is a plus
• Strong AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience highly preferred
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
• Familiarity with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, LPile, Midas, Leap Bridge Concrete, and SPcolumn