Stormwater Engineering Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Intern to join our hydrology and hydraulics team. You will support stormwater analyses for land development projects, from residential subdivisions to commercial sites, applying coursework to real-world design.

The role provides exposure to FEMA floodplain regulations, local ordinances, and drainage report preparation, with mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to visit field sites.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program (Civil or Environmental preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional interaction with clients and team members.
• Willingness to learn in a cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform outdoor fieldwork.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing hydrologic and hydraulic models to support stormwater design for land development projects.
• Support the design of detention and retention facilities, storm drain systems, and best management practices for residential and commercial sites.
• Assist in preparing drainage reports, floodplain studies, and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) applications for regulatory submittal.
• Research FEMA floodplain maps and local stormwater ordinances and watershed data for project sites.
• Utilize hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software to analyze existing and proposed drainage conditions.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and local agencies to support stormwater permitting and plan review comments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Fieldwork willingness

Valid driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program (Civil or Environmental)

Tools

Hydrologic/ hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Intern to join our hydrology and hydraulics team. You will support stormwater analyses for land development projects, from residential subdivisions to commercial sites, applying coursework to real-world design.

The role provides exposure to FEMA floodplain regulations, local ordinances, and drainage report preparation, with mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to visit field sites.