Project Engineer

Overview

Project Engineer - Roundabouts

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Engineer specializing in roundabouts and roadway design. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the planning, design, and construction of roundabouts, with a strong understanding of traffic flow management, safety considerations, and environmental factors. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead and manage projects from conception through to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of diverse roadway design projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work as a senior member of our roadway design team under the direction of various Project Managers. Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design of roundabouts, intersections and roadways for various transportation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national standards (such as WisDOT, AASHTO and MUTCD)
• Manage all phases of roadway design and roundabout projects, including planning and design.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other engineers to ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
• Coordinate with clients, public agencies, and stakeholders to ensure that designs meet their needs and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and project teams, offering guidance and mentorship in roundabout design and engineering practices.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Produce high quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedure
• Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
• Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents and estimates
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates
• Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
• Represent clients and Westwood in meetings with governmental agencies
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of roundabout design principles, capacity analysis and traffic management strategies
• Skilled in the use of local and national design standards (WisDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to proactively pursue design solutions
• Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
• Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agencies

Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway design
• Wisconsin DOT Level 1 or higher Qualified Roundabout Designer certificate

Compensation Range Minimum

Compensation Range Maximum

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 outcomesin 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 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. 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.