The Summer Intern is involved in a wide variety of projects that provide a foundation on which a successful career can be built. Our diversity of work and discipline affords the Summer Intern the opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of the land development process, from concept to construction.  As a multidiscipline firm, we offer a collaborative environment in which the Summer Intern has the unique opportunity to interact, learn, and grow every day in a hands-on, collaborative environment. Our diversity of work affords our interns the opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of projects that provide a foundation on which a successful career can be built.

• Assist the department in daily activities specific to that discipline
• Contribute to various unique projects, all of which are real and not hypothetical, under the mentoring of licensed engineers, architects, landscape architects and land surveyors

• Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
• Uses CAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts and estimates
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
• Assist in the preparation of exhibits, plot plans, lot fits or other similar tasks by discipline

• Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
• Uses CAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts and estimates
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
• Assist in the preparation of exhibits, plot plans, lot fits or other similar tasks by discipline

• Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
• Uses CAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts and estimates
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
• Assist in the preparation of exhibits, plot plans, lot fits or other similar tasks by discipline

• Work with the senior certified planner to build increasing skills to review and interpret regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
• Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities, constraints, and layout options for development.
• Work with the senior certified planner to build increasing skills to prepare due diligence analysis, land development concepts, master development plans, and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
• Work with senior certified planners to develop and refine design solutions.
• Use in depth knowledge of land planning theory and concepts in preparing land development concepts and master development plans.
• Increasing responsibility to participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
• Assist in editing technical plans, details, and specifications.
• Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
• Use in depth knowledge of entitlement procedures and required regulatory approvals.
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the Planning service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.
• Project geographic focus to be mainly in the South region through local office markets but supported by national Planning service team and expertise.

• Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
• Uses CAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts and estimates
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
• Assist in the preparation of exhibits, plot plans, lot fits or other similar tasks by discipline

• Prepares preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
• Uses CAD to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts and estimates
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
• Assist in the preparation of exhibits, plot plans, lot fits or other similar tasks by discipline

• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects
• Due diligence and site investigation
• Site design including facility plan & profile, cross sections, grading and erosion control plans, and stormwater management facilities.
• Preparation of specifications
• Analysis of existing delivery routes to determine existing road conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Geotechnical and construction materials testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt mixes on renewable energy, commercial, municipal, and WisDOT projects.
• Perform soil and asphalt compaction/density testing on multiple projects for conformance to project specifications.
• Test concrete during placement at project sites for conformance to project specifications.
• Obtain asphalt mix, soil, and aggregate samples from the field and deliver them to the laboratory for testing.
• Prepare and submit written daily field reports summarizing daily activities/observations, test calculations, and results.
• Communicate with laboratory office and on-site personnel about the schedule, testing requirements, and results.
• Calibrate, repair, and perform routine maintenance on field and laboratory equipment and laboratory workspace.
• Organize and process test samples in the lab.
• Perform laboratory tests and report laboratory test data.
• This position is subject to a background check with driving record check and random drug testing in order to drive a company vehicle when needed for field work.  
• Expected work hours during the summer are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday; however, occasional early and later days may be requested based on workload. 

• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, geotechnical laboratory testing and assessment of geotechnical laboratory tests, preparation of investigation reports, and application of site data to analyses and design.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials. Complete or assist with geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, foundation types and depths, lateral earth pressure considerations for retaining structures, slope stability review, bearing capacity review, pavement section design parameters, settlement analysis, seepage, pond liner design parameters, tunneling and open cut excavations, and overall construction considerations.
• Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.
• Participate in preparation of proposals, boring logs and geotechnical exploration reports.
• Assist in the preparation of civil layout using computer-based modeling software as required.
• Review and perform various soil and construction materials tests to assist Westwood's material laboratory. 
• Expected work hours during the summer are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday; however, occasional early and later days may be requested based on workload.