Brown and Caldwell’s Seattle offices are seeking an Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering Intern to join our growing and passionate team. This is an extraordinary opportunity to build knowledge, skills, and relationships, all while doing challenging and meaningful work protecting the earth’s resources. If you are seeking a collaborate and supportive opportunity to work in the environmental arena on critical infrastructure projects involving potable water, wastewater and related public and private sector projects, let’s talk about your future with BC!

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support the design of electrical equipment upgrades for low and medium voltage power distribution systems and development of power system studies for arc flash hazards analysis. As an I&C Engineering Intern, you will support the design, testing, and start-up of industrial process automation control systems for municipal water/wastewater projects. Our I&C Engineers come from a variety of backgrounds including electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering with an emphasis on process controls and automation.

BC offers an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers you to develop and use your skills effectively. You will be onboarded and mentored by industry leaders on interesting and important projects. We are looking for candidates who, like our employees, embrace our core values of integrity, curiosity and empathy in their character and actions.

Work Location and Schedule: Interns are expected to be in Brown and Caldwell’s offices (in person) at least three days a week and have the option of working remotely two days a week. Interns will work full time (40 hours a week).

Detailed Description:

• Work closely with project managers, design engineers, and other team members to execute work for drinking water, wastewater treatment, and conveyance infrastructure design projects.
• Assist with the preparation of electrical or I&C engineering design deliverables including calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and data analysis.
• Support municipal water and wastewater clients with pre-design tasks and alternative analysis.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications to support engineering services during construction for water and wastewater projects.
• Conduct occasional field work as necessary to support project design or construction.
• Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
• Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s QA/QC process.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Junior or Senior student attending university working on obtaining a Bachelor of Science in electrical (for electrical or I&C intern position) or in chemical or mechanical (for I&C intern position), environmental, or related engineering field required; graduate students may also be considered.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm and skills for collaborating in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic computer skills. Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar PDF editor is preferred.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts.
• Self-starter, results-oriented, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability and willingness to perform occasional field work at various local sites.
• Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this role, as sponsorship is unavailable.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $17.80- $24.50

Location B: $19.60- 26.90

Location C: $21.40- 29.40

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.