Work as a critical member of a drainage design team under the direction of various project managers. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform research and data collection.
• Prepare hydrologic assessments to support drainage patterns and storm runoff.
• Prepare hydraulic assessments to support storm drain infrastructure recommendations for flood protection.
• Prepare technical reports to document data sources, assumptions, assessments, results, and recommendations.
• Prepare schematic exhibits.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services, and sub-consultants.
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers, or other external entities.
• Coordinate with clients.
• Identify applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements.
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design.
• Participate in contract bidding, review construction submittals, and RFIs, and provide limited field observation during construction.
• Attend meetings with governmental agencies to represent the company and clients.
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Oversee technical aspects of various projects with diverse design teams.
• Produce high quality work and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Make decisions independently regarding various issues and methods after receiving general instructions.
• Proactively communicate and engage with project managers and design teams.
• Engage in on-the-job training to learn company policies, practices, and standards, as well as agency/entity regulations and standards.
• Mentor, train, and supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel.
• Prioritize and effectively manage own workload and junior staff's work.
• Ensure office and company values, policies, and procedures are consistently followed.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work
• Assist project team in preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations
• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and MicroStations
• 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
• Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStations including grading plans; plan and profiles; construction details; etc.

• Assist project team in design of public infrastructure work
• Assist project team in preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, and utility evaluations
• Prepare various exhibits and design drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and MicroStations
• 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
• Assist with construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStations including grading plans; plan and profiles; construction details; etc.

• Develop and coordinate service-specific education and staff development.
• Works with Division Leader, Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan to advance service initiatives that supports the goals of the division. 
• Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to transportation service staff throughout California.
• Works with Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop short- and long-term growth plans for the transportation service.
• Ensure company culture, policies and procedures are consistently implemented within the service group.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware and equipment. Drive value based on innovation.
• Work with  Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop and implement standards for work products specific to the service such as design standards, reports, specifications, data files, etc.
• Responsible for service-based workload coordination across the region.
• Advise Regional Service Leader, and local leaders in hiring decisions and identify technical resource needs as it relates to the service group in the region.
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development in each office in the region by providing technical expertise and transportation revenue generation.
• Work with Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to:
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the service in California
  • Advance service initiatives within the California offices
  • Support the goals of the division
  • Provide advice in hiring decisions
  • Identify technical resource needs as it relates to the service groups
  • Develop short- and long-term growth plans for the service
  • Develop and implement standards for work products specific to the service such as design standards, reports, specifications, data files, etc.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to the office service team
• Partner with local leaders on project proposal efforts, for service-specific components
• Stay current on service-specific trends and drive value through innovation
• Implement, monitor and maintain procedures and quality standards for the service team
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development by providing technical expertise and transportation revenue generation
• Manage the design and delivery of multi-disciplined projects in a profitable manner
• Supervise the work of project managers and engineers
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret and act on business metrics including utilization, backlog, WIP and AR
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate project schedules
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
• Represent Westwood and our clients in meetings with governmental agencies
• Write proposals, prepare qualification packages and lead project interviews
• Recruit, grow, mentor and train staff
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Lead transportation business development activities
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

• Lead and oversee all pursuit-related activities, including qualifications, proposals, and presentations, ensuring alignment with corporate brand identity and marketing plans for the Land Division/Public Infrastructure Division.
• Train marketing staff in all aspects of pursuit-related activities, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
• Assist in identifying and vetting potential opportunities through collaboration with market and service leaders, ensuring all opportunities are recorded and updated in the company CRM.
• Direct the go/no-go process, optimizing the marketing team’s time and resources.
• Manage team resources and schedules for local pursuits, implementing established win strategies for individual pursuits to ensure quality and timely submissions.
• Maintain up-to-date firm lead-finding registrations and manage annual registration updates.
• Collaborate with other Marketing Managers to balance workload and ensure brand and message consistency across regions.
• Support business development leads with marketing strategies and provide additional marketing support to the Corporate Branding and Communications team as needed.

Work as a key member of a infrastructure design team under the direction of various Project Managers. Job duties may include, but are not limited to

• Executes infrastructure development civil engineering projects efficiently
• Supports public infrastructure development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
• Identify applicable codes, standards or other design requirements
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and sub-consultants
• Communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittal and RFIs
• Works with city/county staff to approve project plans.
• Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
• Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
• Mentor, train, and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel

The compensation for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. Additionally, this is bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success. 

• Anticipated travel 50-75%
• Complete field work associated with tasks identified in the job summary
• Observe and report on environmental issues on construction projects, work with project managers to identify solutions.
• Support report preparation of data collected in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction personnel to develop and implement innovative and effective solutions
• Communicate directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and third parties involved in Westwood’s projects
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that work has been completed or is completed in accordance with engineering details, specifications, and permits
• Review construction documents and conditions in the field for conformance with engineering specifications and discuss discrepancies with the project team
• Utilize iPads to collect data via a cloud-based data collection platform
• Support data processing and reporting associated with project field work
• Utilize advanced GPS equipment to locate and map objects and utilities in the field
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and components and review contractor or manufacture inspection documentation
• Potential to pivot to an office based civil design role following the completion of construction projects

Leadership and Growth

• Works with other leaders to grow our municipal site design & roadway practice, focusing on parks, public facilities, utility infrastructure, and local roadway projects.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with municipal clients, local agencies, and internal teams like Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying and disciplines.
• Secure new opportunities and actively engage in business development, marketing and Statement of Qualification/proposal development.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles, fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Mentor and inspire a team of professionals to achieve their career goals and grow into future leaders.

Technical Expertise

• Lead and oversee the design of complex municipal site and infrastructure projects, including grading, detention, storm-water drainage, utility systems, and roadway design.
• Ensure all projects comply with local or state regulations, as required.
• Resolve technical design challenges efficiently to maintain project momentum.
• Train technicians and EITs on the use of AutoCAD and other design software.

Project Management

• Deliver projects profitably while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with local agencies to address requirements, secure approvals, and ensure smooth project delivery.
• Conduct project accounting, invoicing, and performance tracking.
• Manage resources effectively, delegating tasks to qualified staff and nurturing their professional development.
• Coordinate with other teams at Westwood and through sub-consulting relationships.

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
• Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, rotational stiffness, and liquefaction.
• Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff.

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
• Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, rotational stiffness, and liquefaction.
• Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff.