Description
Project Engineer - Water Resources
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated and talented professional to join our team in Appleton or Delafield, WI as a Water Resources Project Engineer Westwood offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary team delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your technical and professional experience.
Westwood’s ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, stormwater management, and drainage facility design supporting private and public sector projects. This position will support the planning, analysis, and design of water resources projects, working closely with project managers and other technical staff. The successful candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and willing to take on a variety of civil engineering responsibilities across different project types while contributing to the successful delivery of projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models to support drainage design and floodplain analysis.
Use AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, and other H&H software to prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates.
Support preparation of stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and permit application materials for public agency review.
Actively coordinate with internal and external team members across private and public sector projects to ensure effective communication and project progress.
Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interface directly with clients and public agency staff.
Requirements
Required Skills:
Outgoing, friendly, approachable
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
Water Resource experience includes stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, hydraulic design, and drainage.
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications
Experience with technical software including HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, HY-8, WinSLAMM or other relevant modeling tools.
Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
Required Experience
BS in Civil Engineering or similar
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin (or capable of obtaining within 12 months)
4+ years of progressive experience (2+ years in water resources, H&H, hydraulic design)
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experienced in cost estimating, bid phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
Experience with ArcGIS Pro software, Global Mapper, and 2D H&H modeling
Water main and Sanitary Sewer Design and permitting
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…