Senior Transportation Designer - Wisconsin

Senior Transportation Designer - Wisconsin
Job Locations
US-WI-Appleton | US-WI-Middleton
ID
2024-5844
Category
Transportation
2nd Category
Civil Engineering
Position Type
Regular
Division
Public Infrastructure
Overview

Senior Transportation Designer - Wisconsin

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is looking to expand our services in the state of Wisconsin, and we are recruiting for a Senior Designer to join our transportation service team. In Wisconsin, we have offices in Appleton and Madison but are open to expanding our team in other areas of the state. Our ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of roadway design experience supporting public sector projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Work with a team in the preparation of plans and cost estimates for projects of various size and complexity
• Lead the preparation of various roadway design elements using local (state, county or city) and/or AASHTO standards, including horizontal and vertical alignments; plan and profile; utility design and relocation; streetscape and roadway improvements; bicycle and pedestrian facilities; signing, striping, and signalization.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D
• Produce high-quality work and perform quality assurance checks
• Coordinate with other disciplines and support services
• Identify applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements
• Supervise the work of less experienced technical support personnel
• Mentor and train technical support personnel
• Ensures 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 Experience

• 10+ years experience in roadway design
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Technical degree or certification in Autodesk Civil3D
• Expert in Autodesk Civil3D and Bluebeam
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• 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

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 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. 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.