2026 Engineering Intern - Power Distribution
2026 Engineering Intern - Power Distribution
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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: $18.00-$20.00 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 Drivers 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
Preferred Experience
Relevant Industry experience through coursework or prior internships
Experience with AutoCAD PLS-CADD MFAD MATLAB or other relevant software.
Compensation Range Minimum
Compensation Range Maximum
About Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)
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 future generations. 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.
In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in 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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Intern
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