Civil Site Design Intern — Shape Land Developments

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

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites applications for a Site Design Intern to join a civil site design team. You will assist in grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans for land development projects ranging from small retail pads to large residential subdivisions.

You’ll learn to apply ASCE standards and local codes during the design process. You will support senior engineers, perform stormwater calculations, and help prepare construction plan sets while exposing you to

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.

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 and written communication

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program (Civil Engineering preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. invites applications for a Site Design Intern to join a civil site design team. You will assist in grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans for land development projects ranging from small retail pads to large residential subdivisions.

You’ll learn to apply ASCE standards and local codes during the design process. You will support senior engineers, perform stormwater calculations, and help prepare construction plan sets while exposing you to