Environmental Intern - Noise/Acoustics Job Locations US-CO-Englewood | US-MN-Minnetonka ID 2024-6037 Category Environmental Position Type Intern Division Renewables Overview 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. Duties and Responsibilities 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. Required Skills 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. Preferred Experience 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. Compensation Range Minimum USD $20.00/Hr. Compensation Range Maximum USD $23.00/Hr. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S. 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 industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on 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. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.