Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Graduate Structural Engineer - Public Infrastructure

Become a member of Westwood Professional Services, Inc.'s transportation service team in Fort Worth, TX working as part of a multidisciplinary design team. 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.

Design various structural elements (bridges, retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures) on infrastructure and private development projects under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer. Manage and develop plans and models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation OpenRoads Designer. Prepare detailed design calculations and construction drawings for bridges, retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures. Identify and adhere to governing codes for structural design of various elements. Prepare construction cost estimates/quantity takeoffs. Conduct field reviews and construction inspections. Create and submit 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. Review and approve project submittals, RFIs and supports field activities during construction. Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects. Provide day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

1. Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college.
2. Education and/or experience must include:
   • Design experience with applicable codes and standards (AASHTO LRFD, AISC 360, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7)
   • Bridge Design
   • Steel and concrete design, prestressed girders, deck, slab, column, and foundation design
   • Theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles and application to design of various structural elements
   • Applying structural engineering principles to design of various elements
   • Bridge structural modeling and FEA/FEM analysis
   • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
   • Knowledge of Advanced Structural Analysis and Advanced Mechanics of Materials
   • Structural engineering software, including structural analysis software (STAAD Pro, Midas, or Sofistik), AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Pier Design Software (VBent or Leap Bridge Concrete (RCpier))
   • Required Coursework: Prestressed Concrete Design, Advanced Steel Design, Advanced Finite Element/Structural Analysis, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Structural Dynamics
3. Must have passed the FE Exam
4. Must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Employer:                                        Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Work Location:                                4060 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX, 76109

Annual Salary:                                 $98,946

Apply online at https://westwoodps.com

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on 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.