Project Engineer - Water Resources

Project Engineer - Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated and talented professional to join our team in Appleton or Delafield, WI as a Water Resources Project Engineer Westwood offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary team delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your technical and professional experience.

Westwood’s ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, stormwater management, and drainage facility design supporting private and public sector projects. This position will support the planning, analysis, and design of water resources projects, working closely with project managers and other technical staff. The successful candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and willing to take on a variety of civil engineering responsibilities across different project types while contributing to the successful delivery of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models to support drainage design and floodplain analysis.
• Use AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, and other H&H software to prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates.
• Support preparation of stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and permit application materials for public agency review.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external team members across private and public sector projects to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interface directly with clients and public agency staff.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• 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
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Water Resource experience includes stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, hydraulic design, and drainage.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with technical software including HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, HY-8, WinSLAMM or other relevant modeling tools.
• Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks

Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering or similar
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin (or capable of obtaining within 12 months)
• 4+ years of progressive experience (2+ years in water resources, H&H, hydraulic design)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experienced in cost estimating, bid phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
• Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro software, Global Mapper, and 2D H&H modeling
• Water main and Sanitary Sewer Design and permitting

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.