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Structural Engineering Intern/Co-op

CompanyWestwood Professional Services Inc
LocationMiddleton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
About The Company
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for generations to come. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. See more at: https://westwoodps.com/about-us/our-company We reserve the right to moderate and remove, without any notice, content that we deem in our sole discretion offensive or illegal, containing personally identifiable information, trademarks, or copyrights belonging to a third party, or is otherwise inappropriate.
About the Role

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our team in our Minneapolis, MN office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 


Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility scale wind and solar facilities. 
  • Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
  • Assist Project Managers in the drafting and design of utility scale solar projects.
  • Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
  • Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Requirements

 Required Skills: 

  • Enrolled in an ABET accredited B.S. program in civil/structural engineering.  Related work experience a plus.
  • Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318) including loading calculations.
  • Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations, including spread footings, slab-on-grade, piles and concrete caissons is a plus. Knowledge of connection design is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
  • Proficient with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, a plus.
  • AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
  • Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work.
  • Ability to use sound engineering judgment.
  • Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details.
  • Minimal travel possible.
Key Skills
Structural DesignFoundation DesignAncillary StructuresWind FacilitiesSolar FacilitiesDesign ReportsSpecificationsPlans DraftingTechnical SupportIBCASCE 7AISC 360ACI 318Loading CalculationsMS OfficeStructural Engineering Software
Categories
EngineeringEnergyConstructionScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for the structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility-scale wind and solar facilities, preparing necessary design reports, specifications, and plans. They will also assist Project Managers in drafting and design tasks for solar projects while providing professional and technical support.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1537
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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