Summer 2025 Engineering Intern - Power Distribution
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Engineering Intern to join our team. The Power Distribution Engineering Intern will be part of an electric powerline design team and will be responsible for applying their relevant coursework and experience to the engineering and design of multiple power projects ranging from small “quick turn-around” to large complex distribution line designs for public & private electric utilities, wind & solar developers as well as government agencies. This position provides the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of engineering to design energy infrastructure projects. As a Power Distribution Engineering Intern, you will learn about and apply NESC, ASCE and other applicable standards in engineering design and will perform the following: engineering analyses, plans and specifications, as well as material procurement and construction documents with the assistance of Senior Engineers.
Duties and Responsibilities• Work with engineers to obtain training and basic knowledge in the use of PLS-Cadd, AutoCAD, and other design software used by Power Distribution Engineers.
• Prepare and review design documents for construction, including construction plan drawings, work location notes, bill of materials and permitting/ROW documentation.
• Learn about client interests and help develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external team members on power delivery projects.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.
Salary Range: $15.00-$25.00+ per hour depending on applicable experience
Required Skills• Currently enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering program; out of core classes.
• 3rd-4th year of a BA program or enrollment of a MS program
• Willingness to learn in a flexible environment that may involve cross-disciplinary concepts at the Lansdal, PA office or clients within a commutable distance to the office.
• Willingness to attend site visits and work outside on occasions.
• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable transportation
Required Experience• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including clients, management, and design team, through excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Relevant Industry experience through coursework or prior internships
• Experience with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, MFAD, MATLAB, or other relevant software.
Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S.
In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on 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.
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