Project Engineer

Overview

Project Engineer- Public Infrastructure Design

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

At Westwood Professional Services, we design with purpose. Our Public Infrastructure Design team in Houston, Texas delivers meaningful projects that improve communities across the state. We are seeking a Project Engineer who is passionate about infrastructure design, motivated by professional growth, and eager to take ownership of their work in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

As a Project Engineer, you'll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary design team supporting a range of municipal and public-sector projects—from roadway and drainage to water, wastewater, and parks infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to lead technical design efforts, mentor junior staff, and contribute to project delivery that shapes the future of Texas communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical contributor on public infrastructure design projects under the direction of Project Managers.
• Develop detailed civil construction drawings and plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare calculations, cost estimates, and specifications for roadway, drainage, water, and sewer improvements.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, utilities, and subconsultants to ensure project success.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects including QA/QC, design standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Support construction administration tasks, including bid assistance, RFI responses, and field coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Contribute to schedule and budget management by proactively identifying challenges and solutions.

At Westwood, we believe that great work starts with great people. We offer:

• A dynamic, growth-focused environment with mentorship and leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility tied to personal and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits, professional development programs, and clear paths for advancement.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a solid understanding of design fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and drive deadlines independently.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to collaboration.
• Progressive experience in public infrastructure design

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design (municipal, roadway, drainage, water, and wastewater).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required; Texas PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 2 years.

Join a firm that values your expertise, encourages innovation, and empowers you to make a tangible impact on the communities we serve. Apply today and help design what's next.

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About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

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

In 2024, 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 top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining 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.

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