Site Design Engineering Intern

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Site Design Intern will join a civil site design team, applying relevant coursework and experience to the engineering and design of land development projects. Projects range from small commercial pad sites to large residential subdivisions and mixed-use developments for private developers, homebuilders, and municipal clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply engineering knowledge to real-world site development projects. As a Site Design Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards — including ASCE, local stormwater codes, and jurisdictional design criteria — in the engineering design process and will assist Senior Engineers in the preparation of grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans.

Requirements

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

• Assist engineers in preparing grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans for residential and commercial site development projects.
• Perform preliminary stormwater and utility calculations to support site layout and infrastructure design.
• Prepare and revise construction plan sets, details, and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D under the guidance of Senior Engineers.
• Assist with permitting submittments to local jurisdictions, including responses to site plan review comments.
• Coordinate with surveyors, landscape architects, and planners to integrate site design with overall development plans.
• Travel to project sites to observe existing conditions and support construction administration activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern