For over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as an established, highly reputable, professional services consulting firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people.  It takes a strong collaboration between our recruiting team and our hiring managers to find the right talent at the right time.  DOWL’s foundation is built on four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration.  These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our Transportation team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!

We are excited to welcome an intern to our Vancouver, WA team for Summer 2025!

Summary 

This internship is designed to provide engineering assistance to the Civil & Land Development, Water & Environmental Services, Transportation & Structures, and Constructions-Related Services Practice Areas.  This is a GREAT learning opportunity for a civil engineering student who is passionate about pursuing a career in the built environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits. Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects.  Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting. Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals. Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping. Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work. Assist with writing and editing construction specifications. Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications.  Estimate construction costs. Assist survey crews. Perform construction inspection of roadway project. Perform materials testing in support of our lab technicians. Other engineering related duties as assigned.

Qualifications. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience

One to two years of college-level course work in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering. Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical analysis, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to clients, co-workers, and the public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Should be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project software.  AutoCAD knowledge and experience is highly desirable.     Ability to prioritize special projects and daily workload to ensure that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.    

Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographic locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.

Hourly Range: $21.75 to $32.62