Project Engineer - Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an inquisitive Project Engineer to join our Water Resources (flood control) team in Englewood, Colorado. Westwood has a highly experienced and diverse team of individuals dedicated to providing high-quality professional services to our clients and community.

A project engineer will be expected to work cohesively with a project manager on complex hydrologic analyses and hydraulic computations to support small—and large-scale design projects. Duties will include conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, preparing reports and technical memorandums, and preparing civil construction plans for stormwater infrastructure. Project engineers will have opportunities to interact with governmental agency reviewers, internal and external clients, and sub-consultants. Project types include due diligence, master planning, residential and commercial land development, and private and public infrastructure.

Candidates must be willing to perform a variety of tasks supporting various project types and project managers. Ideally, the candidate will have 4+ years of diverse general civil engineering experience, specifically in hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater modeling and drainage facility design supporting private and/or public sector projects.

Work as a critical member of a drainage design team under the direction of various project managers. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

• 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.

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Colorado (or capable of obtaining within 6 months).
• 4+ years of progressive experience in general civil engineering and stormwater modeling/design.

• 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.

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 everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. 

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. 

Join us in creating a better world.

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 the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in 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.