Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Architecture Intern to join our Land Development team in our Staunton, VA office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Our Architecture team works closely with civil, structural, and survey teams to deliver creative, functional, and sustainable designs.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

You can expect to assist in the design and planning of buildings and spaces within residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.

• Helping with site analysis
• Creating architectural drawings and models
• Assisting with conceptual designs
• Drafting floor plans, elevations, and other technical documents
• Collaborating with architects and engineers to ensure designs are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and compliant with zoning laws and regulations

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other discipline specific software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products

Preferred Experience:

• Currently working toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

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 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). 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.