Infrastructure Design Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure Design Intern to join a civil design team. You will support site and utility infrastructure improvements for municipalities and public-sector clients, applying coursework to real-world projects.

You will learn to use Civil 3D and related software, assist senior engineers with plans and construction documents, and gain field experience through site visits and reports.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Civil Engineering program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work outdoors.
• 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Infrastructure Design Intern

Westwood Professional Services

The Infrastructure Design Intern will join a civil design team supporting site and utility infrastructure improvements for municipalities, counties, and other public-sector clients. Projects range from small utility replacement projects to large-scale civic infrastructure programs involving grading, drainage, and utility coordination. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply civil engineering coursework to real-world public infrastructure projects.

As an Infrastructure Design Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards while assisting Senior Engineers in the preparation of plans, and construction documents. The intern will build foundational proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software used by the infrastructure design team.

Requirements

Duties and 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

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through engineering coursework projects or prior internships in civil site or infrastructure design.
• Experience with technical design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, OpenRoads, or other relevant engineering tools.

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.