Westwood Professional Services · 1 week ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Water Resources team in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role involves conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, preparing reports and technical memorandums, and collaborating with project managers on various design projects related to stormwater infrastructure.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Perform research and data collection
Prepare hydrologic assessments to support drainage patterns and storm runoff
Prepare hydraulic assessments to support storm drain infrastructure recommendations for flood protection
Prepare technical reports to document data sources, assumptions, assessments, results, and recommendations
Prepare schematic exhibits
Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Coordinate with other disciplines, support services, and sub-consultants
Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers, or other external entities
Coordinate with clients
Identify applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements
Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and technical specifications
Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
Participate in contract bidding, review construction submittals, and RFIs, and provide limited field observation during construction
Attend meetings with governmental agencies to represent the company and clients
Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery
Oversee technical aspects of various projects with diverse design teams
Produce high quality work and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures
Make decisions independently regarding various issues and methods after receiving general instructions
Proactively communicate and engage with project managers and design teams
Engage in on-the-job training to learn company policies, practices, and standards, as well as agency/entity regulations and standards
Mentor, train, and supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
Prioritize and effectively manage own workload and junior staff's work
Ensure office and company values, policies, and procedures are consistently followed
Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Qualification
Required
BS in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
4+ years of progressive experience in general civil engineering and stormwater modeling/design
Work with a strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet task and project milestones
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently pivot to changing project objectives and schedules
Work independently with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment as part of a team
Organized, detail-oriented, and driven to produce high-quality work
Display excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Proficient with problem-solving
Proficient with various stormwater modeling software and knowledgeable of drainage facility design
Competent technical civil engineering skills
Proficient in AutoDesk Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in the application of local and national design standards
Ability to delegate assignments and determine appropriate methods and procedures
Preferred
Seeking a project manager or assistant project manager position
Previous experience developing relationships with public sector clients
Experience in project invoicing, accounts receivable/payable, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
Strong presentation skills paired with the ability to coach and motivate others
Previous supervisory experience
Experience developing proposals and marketing pursuit strategies
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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