Civil AutoCAD Designer

We're looking to add to our Civil Engineering team! This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years of experience. You will work on a variety of interesting projects (renewables, affordable housing, site development, stormwater management, and more) and gain valuable experience under the mentorship of knowledgeable senior staff. Westlake offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

As a woman-founded firm, we believe that diverse teams produce successful project outcomes. We work to foster an atmosphere where every team member feels respected and appreciated, and has equal access to opportunity for professional growth. If you’re passionate about the engineering profession and looking to grow professionally while making a positive difference in the community, we’d like to talk to you.

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• A degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or a related field
• EIT preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D design software
• Ability to work in a project team environment, with a variety of project managers

Typical job responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of standard engineering documents and calculations, incorporating Civil 3D and AutoCAD for drafting and design purposes;
• Providing design of streets, utilities, and grading;
• Performing calculations, using appropriate software, for water systems and stormwater runoff;
• Assisting project managers with preparation of scopes and estimates for proposal.

WORK AT WESTLAKE

A locally-owned company since 1983, Westlake is an area leader in land use planning, civil engineering and land surveying. Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and renewable energy development services. Through our years of successful project experience, we have built a ‘can do’ reputation within our industry. We are known for true collaboration with our clients, and we welcome those professionals who share our passion to excel.

What you can expect at Westlake:

• A common drive:  As an ‘Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
• A tightly-knit team:  Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our accomplishments with killer barbeques, holiday parties and community events.
• A horizontal organizational style:  Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.
• Investment in you and the technology you use:  We’re committed to your training and professional development, and to making sure you have the state-of-the-art equipment you need to do your job.

We are parents, youth league coaches, volunteer board members, and dog lovers. We work together to achieve scheduling flexibility in order to meet personal and professional goals. 

We maintain a commitment to your:

• Work /Life Balance
  • Paid vacation, sick leave & paid holidays
  • Company-sponsored events (free tickets to sporting events, community charity events)
  • Volunteer opportunities (paid time to volunteer for Adopt-A-Road, Oregon Food Bank, etc.)
  • Company BBQs, lunches, holiday parties & in-house games area
• Professional Development
  • Education, licensure & professional organization membership allowances
  • In-house continuing education & networking events
• Financial Well Being
  • Profit share & 401(k)
  • Company-paid life insurance, plus optional policies like pet health insurance
• Health & Wellness
  • 100% company-paid insurance for staff (medical/dental/vision)
  • 100% company-paid corporate gym membership
  • FSA benefit account for health & dependent care expenses
  • 100% company-paid short term disability insurance