Structural Graduate Engineer

Overview

Structural Graduate Engineer - Charlotte, NC

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Graduate Engineer to join our team in our Charlotte, NC office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of building systems, structural elements and connections under the supervision of a professional engineer by performing engineering calculations/analyse
• Design structures of a variety of materials including steel, concrete, wood and masonry.
• Analyze existing structures for new uses and design repairs/reinforcement where required for existing conditions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including architectural, mechanical and civil regarding the projects design.
• Provide construction administration assistance in responses to
• Perform site visits, inspections and review of shop drawings
• Prepare detailed design calculations and construction drawings

Required Skills

• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
• Ability to apply structural engineering principles to design of various elements
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must

Required Experience

• EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in structural engineering

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.