Site Design Intern – Renewable Energy (Civil)

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Site Design Intern to assist with site layout, grading, drainage, and access road design for renewable energy projects.

You will apply civil engineering coursework to real-world infrastructure tasks and learn industry standards like AASHTO and NRCS guidance. The role involves learning AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software, coordinating with Senior Engineers, and traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited undergrad engineering program, civil engineering preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients and team.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible cross-disciplinary environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in AutoCAD Civil 3D design and other drafting software.
• Prepare grading, drainage, erosion/Sediment control, and access road plans for solar, wind, and BESS sites.
• Support earthwork and stormwater calculations under guidance of Senior Engineers.
• Help prepare construction documents, plan/profile sheets, details, and quantity takeoffs.
• Coordinate with internal/external team members and travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program (Civil Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Site Design Intern to assist with site layout, grading, drainage, and access road design for renewable energy projects.

You will apply civil engineering coursework to real-world infrastructure tasks and learn industry standards like AASHTO and NRCS guidance. The role involves learning AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software, coordinating with Senior Engineers, and traveling to project sites as required.