Renewable Energy Structures Intern — Field & Office

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Intern to join our structural engineering team in Minnesota.

You will support design of foundations and support structures for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects and gain hands-on exposure to industry standards and practical calculations. You will assist in preparation of calculations, drawings, and construction documents, learn AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, and collaborate with senior engineers while traveling to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program, preferably Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• 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

• Work with engineers to obtain training and build foundational proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, and other design software used by Structural Engineers.
• Assist in the structural analysis and design of solar racking, BESS enclosure, and equipment pad foundations.
• Support the preparation of structural calculations, drawings, and details for construction documents.
• Help perform wind, seismic, and gravity load calculations in accordance with applicable building codes.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external team members across renewable energy projects to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interface directly with clients.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Outdoor/field work readiness

Driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program

Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Intern to join our structural engineering team in Minnesota.

You will support design of foundations and support structures for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects and gain hands-on exposure to industry standards and practical calculations. You will assist in preparation of calculations, drawings, and construction documents, learn AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, and collaborate with senior engineers while traveling to