Site Design Engineering Intern

Job Type Internship Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. The Site Design Intern will join a civil site design team, applying relevant coursework and experience to the engineering and design of land development projects. Projects range from small commercial pad sites to large residential subdivisions and mixed-use developments for private developers, homebuilders, and municipal clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply engineering knowledge to real-world site development projects. As a Site Design Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards - including ASCE, local stormwater codes, and jurisdictional design criteria - in the engineering design process and will assist Senior Engineers in the preparation of grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: Assist engineers in preparing grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans for residential and commercial site development projects. Perform preliminary stormwater and utility calculations to support site layout and infrastructure design. Prepare and revise construction plan sets, details, and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D under the guidance of Senior Engineers. Assist with permitting submittals to local jurisdictions, including responses to site plan review comments. Coordinate with surveyors, landscape architects, and planners to integrate site design with overall development plans. Travel to project sites to observe existing conditions and support construction administration activities as needed. Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program, preferably Civil Engineering. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members. Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment. Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions on occasion. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 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. 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