Environmental Intern - Denver, CO

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Noise Control and Acoustics Intern to join our team in our Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. This position is anticipated to start Summer 2025. 

• Assist with data interpretation using spreadsheet analysis while effectively maintaining data documentation.
• Collaborate on desktop noise modeling efforts to support renewables, energy, transportation, and land development projects.
• Assist with field measurements, equipment maintenance, and associated documentation.
• Prepare reports and memos to deliver analysis results and communicate technical concepts, including clear, complete, and accurate data representations.
• Research and interpret local noise ordinances and general planning/zoning policies to identify applicable noise regulations in different jurisdictions.
• Core responsibility includes processing data from project team members and anticipating information needs and presentation format as part of engineering workflows.

• 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, determine and set job task priorities and work with limited direct supervision.

• Pursuing or possessing a degree in acoustics, physics, environmental planning, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with renewable energy systems, mechanical (HVAC) equipment, or environmental policy.
• Experience using CadnaA, SoundPlan, WindPro, TNM 2.5, or another popular noise modeling software.
• 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 industry's 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.