Electrical Engineering Intern - Plano, TX

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team in the beginning of summer 2024. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

This internship will start Summer of 2025.

• Construction document production support for commercial and utility scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects 
• Coordinate with design team disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors 
• Utilize AutoCAD to create construction documents and perform quantity takeoffs. Construction documents will include site layouts, wire/cable routing plans, one lines, details, equipment/wire schedules, etc. 
• Create wiring/cable schedules based on takeoffs and sizing input from senior and staff designers/engineers 
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of Westwood design/CAD standards 
• Learn about electrical engineering for renewable energy projects and this potential career path after graduation while working in a fun and friendly environment 

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Engineering/Design, Renewable Energy Design with an emphasis on the electrical aspects, or similar related degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) products
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude
• Must be willing to learn and ask questions as needed to facilitate learning
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar computer aided drafting program
• Experience with or exposure to ArcGIS
• Experience with or exposure to ETAP, CYME, Power Factory, or similar software package used to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.
• Experience with or exposure to PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software
• Experience with or exposure to Helios 3D or SunDAT
• Experience with or exposure to Homer Pro/Grid or similar microgrid analysis software

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.