ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - ST. CLOUD, MN

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team in our St. Cloud, MN office.  Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

In this role you will perform activities related to the design of storm water management systems, earthwork, piped utilities and other site infrastructure in support of the land group. We are seeking an Engineer who shares our passion for high quality design, loyal to clients and a fast paced work environment. This position will serve as a member of an integrated design team and be responsible for compiling civil design plan sets alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets. Clear and concise written and verbal communication is imperative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Prepare design documents for civil systems (land development, transportation, municipal, drainage, water and sanitary sewer design), including calculations, drawings and civil specifications
• Review preliminary and final plans and specifications for constructability and risk management
• Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments within the local office; serve as a liaison between senior engineer and design team
• Assist the Senior Project Civil Engineer/ Project Manager in preparing the conceptual, preliminary and final design and attends meetings with client to coordinate various design activities and is responsible for providing material lists for quotations.
• Assist with other duties assigned by Project Managers and/or Project Engineers.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 0-5 years of experience in discipline within the A&E industry
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with department personnel and office staff; must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Civil 3D
• Must be detail oriented and efficient in problem solving
• Must have interest in land development and site design

ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)

Westwood is a multi-disciplined national surveying and engineering services provider for commercial and residential development, public infrastructure, wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, and electric transmission projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has grown to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2018, Westwood received Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For and Marketing Excellence awards, ranked on industry top 25 lists, and received recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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