Civil Infrastructure Design Intern: Fieldwork & CAD Skills

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites applications for an Infrastructure Design Intern to support a civil design team working on municipal and county public infrastructure improvements.

The role provides hands-on learning in grading, drainage, and utility coordination with mentors guiding you through plans and construction documents. The internship emphasizes real-world application of coursework, field data collection, and client interaction, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Civil Engineering program.
• 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 with the preparation of grading, drainage, roadway, and utility plans for public infrastructure improvement projects
• Use Autodesk Civil3D, MicroStation, Open Roads, or other related software to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates
• Assist with the creation and submission of technical reports, exhibits, and presentations
• Conduct field reviews and other assessments
• Performs routine analysis to check the Description accuracy of data and work products
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of tasks performed
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interface directly with clients and public agency staff
• Lead by example, display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Outdoor fieldwork

Driving license

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites applications for an Infrastructure Design Intern to support a civil design team working on municipal and county public infrastructure improvements.

The role provides hands-on learning in grading, drainage, and utility coordination with mentors guiding you through plans and construction documents. The internship emphasizes real-world application of coursework, field data collection, and client interaction, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.