CAD Tech Intern - San Antonio, TX

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a CAD Intern to join our team in our San Antonio, TX office. Responsibilities include assisting CAD leads and/or EIT's with project redlines using AutoCAD 2018. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional service to our clients. This internship is open to individuals at all levels of experience, as our primary focus is on providing a supportive learning environment and hands-on training.

Create, edit, and modify CAD drawings
• Assist in revising or changing drawings and completing standard calculation with specific
  instructions and feedback
• Work under the guidance of more experienced design technicians and/or engineers to
  complete assigned work
• Ensures the proper filing of drawing
• Provides copies of drawings on request
• Accepts incoming drawing packages from Drafting Manager or Lead Drafter
• May need to create .pdf files from stored folder as directed
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment
• Willing to take on other duties as assigned
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

• The Intern must be pursuing a degree or certificate program in Design Drafting, Computer
• Aided Drafting, Drafting Technology, or other similar program
• Must have basic knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, etc.) and be capable of working with AutoCAD
• However knowledge of Civil 3D or Microstation is preferred but not required
• Possess basic mathematical skills and analytical abilities

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.