What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineering Intern *Summer 2026 position at Century West Engineering?
*Accepting applications through February - Century West will reach out in March*
Century West Engineering, a premier Northwest civil engineering consulting firm, is looking for interns to join our team next summer. Candidates for our internship positions should be:
- Civil or Electrical Engineering majors currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
- Incoming juniors or seniors with preference given to seniors
- Future engineers who want to make a difference in their communities through public works projects
- Students with AutoCAD Civil3D experience or willingness to learn
Our goals for our interns are to help them gain work-ready CAD skills and introduce them to construction observation and fieldwork. Interns will also develop a strong understanding of:
- The work Century West does and our company values
- What public works consulting is and how it differs from working for an agency or private development firm
- The lifecycle of public works projects
Depending on the intern’s interests and choice of host office, internships may focus on municipal transportation and utilities projects, aviation projects, or a mix of both. Offices that will host interns in 2026 and the areas of practice available locally include:
- Portland, OR – municipal and aviation
- Bend, OR – municipal and aviation
- Spokane, WA – municipal and aviation
- Federal Way, WA – aviation
- Bothell, WA – aviation
- Sandpoint, ID – municipal
- Coeur d’Alene, ID – municipal
Highlights of our internship program include:
- A 10-week program running with two start dates: June 1 or June 22
- Peer mentorship with current engineer-in-training
- 6-week professional development presentation series
- A customized experience to fit each intern’s needs
Pay Scale: $25 per hour
To Apply: Please apply through Century West’s ADP portal
An Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status.
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