Civil Engineering Intern at Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Microsoft Office, Roadway Design, Grading, Drainage, Utility Design, Cost Estimating, Feasibility Studies, Construction Plans Preparation, Design Calculations, Specifications Writing, Bid Document Preparation, Attention To Detail, Time Management

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Description Civil Engineering Intern Westwood Professional Services, Inc. The Civil Engineering Intern will assist with engineering work related to roadway, grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, paving, cost estimating, feasibility, residential, industrial, municipal and site development projects. Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Civil design in roadway, grading, drainage, utility and site development projects for both residential and commercial development. Assist preparing construction plans, design calculations, specifications, bid documents and cost estimates. Learn about relevant design standards and procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. COMPETENCIES Ethical Conduct Ability to work take direction and work independently or with a team Efficient use of time to complete tasks accurately, meet deadlines and within budget Strong attention to detail SKILLS Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation software Microsoft office software Writing emails, letters and memos Multi-tasking SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisory responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment and requires a professional appearance. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to operate their personal vehicle for company business. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a temporary position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a specified duration. TRAVEL Employee may be required to travel to local client and governmental offices as well as visit jobsites. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 0-4 years of work experience Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. 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.

Responsibilities

The Civil Engineering Intern will assist with engineering tasks for various projects including roadway, grading, drainage, utility, and site development for residential and commercial clients. This involves helping prepare construction plans, design calculations, specifications, bid documents, and cost estimates while learning relevant design standards.