Aspiring Civil Site Design Intern – AutoCAD Civil 3D

Westwood Professional Services; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites a Site Design Intern to join our civil site design team. You will assist in grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion control for diverse land development projects, applying coursework to real-world site layouts.

You will learn to apply ASCE standards and local criteria, support Senior Engineers, and gain exposure to permits, construction plans, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on site visits.

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.

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.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABET-accredited undergrad eng program (Civil Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites a Site Design Intern to join our civil site design team. You will assist in grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion control for diverse land development projects, applying coursework to real-world site layouts.

You will learn to apply ASCE standards and local criteria, support Senior Engineers, and gain exposure to permits, construction plans, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on site visits.