Civil Engineering Intern - Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Water Resources team in our Las Vegas, Nevada office. The intern will assist with preliminary analyses, CAD drawing tasks, and data checks under supervision to support ongoing project work.

The role offers exposure to site observations, design calculations, and collaboration with veteran engineers, with opportunities for professional development and hands-on learning in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in Water Resources and civil design.
• Basic knowledge of firm policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks.
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations.
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed.
• Uses CAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts and estimates.
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products.
• Assist in the preparation of exhibits, plot plans, lot fits or other similar tasks by discipline.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Professional development

Firm policies

Software knowledge

Organizational skills

Independent computation

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Water Resources team in our Las Vegas, Nevada office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
• Uses CAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts and estimates
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
• Assist in the preparation of exhibits, plot plans, lot fits or other similar tasks by discipline

Required Skills

• Demonstrates willingness to accept new challenges and learn specialized field
• Growing knowledge of profession as demonstrated by involvement in related professional organizations and professional development programs
• Basic knowledge of the firm's policies, practices and procedures
• Basic knowledge of software required for position
• Good organizational skills
• Able to follow general directions and work with limited independence on basic computations

Required Experience

• Currently working towards completion of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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. 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.