Site Design Engineering Intern

Overview

Site Design Engineering Intern - Minnetonka, MN

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Design Engineering Intern to join our Wind Renewables team in our Minnetonka, MN office in the beginning of summer 2026. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

Note: This position offers flexible pathways—join us as a summer intern or commit to a full co-op experience by taking a semester off to work full-time at Westwood. Both options are eligible for college credit where your program allows.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects
• Due diligence and site investigation
• Site design including facility plan & profile, cross sections, grading and erosion control plans, and stormwater management facilities.
• Preparation of specifications
• Analysis of existing delivery routes to determine existing road conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Enrolled in a four-year or two-year technical school, college, or university majoring in civil/environmental engineering.
• Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills and works best in a fast-paced environment. Along with detailed documentation focus and sound technical writing skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
• Civil 3D and AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel/work in the field for extended periods and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with construction projects.
• You must be at least 18 years old.

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $20.00/Hr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $26.00/Hr.

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 outcomesin 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.