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2024 Fall Substation Engineering Intern (Electrical Engineer)

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Lansdale

Requirements

  • Electrical Engineering major (Junior, Senior, or Master's student)
  • Demonstrates willingness to accept new challenges and learn specialized field
  • Growing knowledge of profession as demonstrated by involvement in related professional organizations and professional development programs
  • Basic knowledge of the firm’s policies, practices and procedures
  • Basic knowledge of software required for position
  • Good organizational skills
  • Able to follow general directions and work with limited independence on basic computations
  • AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks
  • Project research, fieldwork, observation, and preliminary design calculations
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality of tasks performed
  • Uses CAD/PLSCAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates
  • Performs routine analysis to check the accuracy of data and work products

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship position?

The job title is 2024 Fall Substation Engineering Intern (Electrical Engineer).

What is the company offering this internship?

The internship is offered by Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

What specific duties will the intern be responsible for?

The intern will prepare preliminary analysis on technical tasks, conduct project research, fieldwork, observation, and preliminary design calculations, take personal responsibility for task quality, use CAD/PLSCAD for working drawings and estimates, and perform routine analysis for data accuracy.

What is the salary range for this internship position?

The salary range is $15.00-$25.00+ per hour depending on applicable experience.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be Electrical Engineering majors and either Junior, Senior, or Master's students.

What kind of software knowledge is preferred for this role?

Preferred experience includes AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience.

Are there opportunities for professional development during this internship?

Yes, the position encourages a willingness to accept new challenges and involvement in professional organizations and development programs.

What are the essential organizational skills required for this internship?

Good organizational skills and the ability to follow general directions while working with limited independence on basic computations are essential.

How many offices does Westwood Professional Services, Inc. operate in the U.S.?

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has over 25 offices across the U.S.

What values does Westwood uphold in its employment practices?

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, believing that diverse backgrounds strengthen the business.

What recognition has Westwood received in the industry?

In 2023, Westwood was ranked #12 on Zweig Group's Hot Firms list and #30 on the Best Firms to Work For list, among other accolades.

Multi-Discipline Professional Engineering

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Westwood is a leading and award winning, full-service, multidiscipline professional civil engineering firm specializing in public infrastructure, private development, wind, solar, and power delivery projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through a focus on its people, culture, and clients, Westwood has quickly expanded to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2023, Westwood placed #12 and #30 respectively on Zweig Group’s national Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists and received a 2nd-place Zweig Marketing Excellence award. Westwood also ranked consistently higher five years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) 500 as one of the country’s leading design firms. The firm regularly ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.