Noise Control & Acoustics Intern

Environmental Intern - Denver CO

Westwood Professional Services Inc.

Westwood Professional Services Inc.is seeking a NOISE CONTROL & ACOUSTICS INTERN to join our team in our ENGLEWOOD CO office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients across the country for the development of land and renewable energy projects.

Assist with data processing interpretation and documentation primarily via spreadsheet analysis.
Conduct desktop noise modeling to support renewables energy transportation and land development projects.
Perform field measurements and coordinate equipment maintenance under senior staff supervision.
Prepare technical report/memo drafts to deliver results of analyses including clear complete and accurate data representations.
Carry out regulatory research (local noise ordinances general zoning policies etc.) to identify applicable noise regulations in different jurisdictions.
Collaborate with senior staff to determine effective and creative conceptual noise mitigation options.
Attend internal project meetings to observe project workflow.

Strong capabilities in data manipulation and analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Basic understanding of acoustic concepts including noise level metrics and common environmental noise sources.
Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and work with limited direct supervision.
Interest in noise control and acoustics.

Pursuing (or possessing) a degree in acoustics physics mechanical engineering environmental engineering or related field.
Familiarity with renewable energy systems mechanical (HVAC) equipment or environmental policy.
Experience using CadnaA SoundPlan WindPro TNM 2.5 or other popular noise modeling software.
Working knowledge of Python or other coding experience.
Experience using sound level meters for field noise measurements.

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 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 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.