Environmental Intern - Noise & Acoustics

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

Job Type

Internship

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Environmental Noise & Acoustics Intern will join an environmental services team assessing sound impacts from utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects. Projects range from pre-construction ambient noise surveys and turbine or inverter noise modeling to post-construction compliance monitoring for renewable energy developers, IPPs, and utility clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply acoustics and environmental science coursework to real-world renewable energy siting and permitting work.

As an Environmental Noise & Acoustics Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards, including ANSI, IEC, and state and local noise ordinances, in the preparation of noise impact assessments and will assist Senior Acousticians in field data collection, acoustic modeling, and the preparation of technical reports supporting permitting and community engagement.

Requirements

Duties and 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.

Required 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 Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through coursework, research projects, or prior internships in acoustics, environmental noise assessment, or renewable energy permitting.
• Experience with acoustic modeling software with sound level meters and noise monitoring equipment.

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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Description

$18-$23