Description:
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.
Requirements:
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:
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Design of various structural elements (bridges, retaining walls, foundations, drainage structures, etc.) on infrastructure and private development projects
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Lead design tasks and won his or her work for minor projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
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Manage and develop plans and models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenBridge Modeler, OpenRoads Designer, etc
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Prepare detailed design calculations and construction drawings for bridges, retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures
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Identification of and adherence to governing codes for structural design of various elements
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Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs
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Field reviews and construction inspections
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Creation and submission of technical reports, presentations, exhibits and design calculations
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Perform engineering calculations/analyses
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Coordinate with government entities, utility service providers and subconsultants
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Manage task assignments for budget and schedule adherence
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Reviews and approves project submittals, RFIs, and supports field activities during construction.
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Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
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Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.
Required Skills
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Outgoing, friendly, approachable
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Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
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Ability to make independent decisions
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Strong attention to detail
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Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
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Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details
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Ability to identify and develop solutions to complex problems or seek guidance from more experienced engineers
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Ability to apply structural engineering principles to design of various elements
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Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks on schedule
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Able to proactively pursue design solutions
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Good reputation amongst peers, clients, and agencies
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Follow general directions and guidelines for the firm’s policies, practices, and procedures
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A supportive team member with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative environment
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Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
Required Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college.
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Master’s degree in structural engineering (Highly Preferred)
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1-4 years of relevant experience in structural engineering design
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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)
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Design experience with reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry structures and facility with related design procedures is a plus
Preferred Experience
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EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year is preferred
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TxDOT familiarity and experience is a plus
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Strong AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience highly preferred
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Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
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Familiarity with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, LPile, Midas, Leap Bridge Concrete, and SPcolumn
