Acoustics Intern – Renewable Energy Noise & Modeling

Westwood Professional Services; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites applications for an Environmental Noise & Acoustics Intern. The role supports wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects with ambient surveys, noise modeling, and permitting exhibits.

You will work under senior acousticians to apply ANSI/IEC standards and gain practical field and reporting experience. You’ll assist with data collection, modeling, and documentation, travel to project sites, and engage with clients while developing core skills in

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Acoustics, Physics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and project 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, including early morning or overnight monitoring windows.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: coursework or experience in acoustics, environmental noise assessment, or renewable energy permitting.
• Preferred: experience with acoustic modeling software and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field collection of ambient and operational sound level data using calibrated sound level meters and noise loggers at project sites.
• Support development of noise propagation models for wind turbines, solar inverters, and battery energy storage equipment using acoustic modeling software.
• Help prepare noise impact assessment reports and permitting exhibits documenting predicted sound levels at nearby receptors.
• Assist in reviewing project layouts and equipment specifications to identify potential noise mitigation measures.
• Support post-construction noise compliance monitoring and comparison of measured results against permit conditions and ordinance limits.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to install, calibrate, and retrieve monitoring equipment and interface directly with clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate in Acoustics / Physics / Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sound level meters

Acoustic modeling software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites applications for an Environmental Noise & Acoustics Intern. The role supports wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects with ambient surveys, noise modeling, and permitting exhibits.

You will work under senior acousticians to apply ANSI/IEC standards and gain practical field and reporting experience. You’ll assist with data collection, modeling, and documentation, travel to project sites, and engage with clients while developing core skills in