About this opportunity
Westwood-Professional-Services lists this Civil Graduate Engineer, Aviation opportunity in appleton, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Graduate Engineer, Aviation to join our team in Appleton, WI. In this role you will work as a team to provide support to a licensed Civil Engineer while learning the company’s standard practices and local agency codes. As part of our Public Infrastructure team, you will be dedicated to becoming proficient in Design Software, performing technical calculations, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with other project management and engineering tasks. In pursuit of a Professional Engineering license, the applicant must be organized, self-motivated, and able to solve complex issues collaboratively, on time and within budget.
Expected start date: January 2026 or May/June 2027
Requirements
Assist with the design of public infrastructure work, including runways, taxiways, grading, and drainage in accordance with FAA design standards.
Provides technical, day-to-day design support to the Project Engineer, including drafting support for plan production activities
Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations
Prepares drawings and visual aids
Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Open Roads, or other related engineering software
Follow internal QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and best practices.
Observes construction activities and works to develop an understanding of construction methods and the translation of engineering drawings and specifications into the constructed product
Works to learn the fundamentals of engineering processes and to apply them successfully to operating systems
Coordination with agency staff and internal support teams on designs, analysis, and issues
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to develop calculations in Excel, reports and letters in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
Strong communication skills with team members and clients, demonstrates active listening techniques
Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Project)
Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
Able to proactively pursue design solutions
Ability to be open to others' ideas and willing to compromise
Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
Able to compromise and accept others’ ideas
Good reputation amongst peers, clients, and agencies
Able to follow general directions and guidelines for the firm’s policies, practices, and procedures
A supportive team member with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative environment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent field of study, and/or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
Engineer-in-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
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 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). 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.
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Worksite address
appleton, WI, 54914, US
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