About the role#
DOWL is seeking a Transportation Design Intern for the summer of 2027. This position provides engineering assistance across a variety of projects. You will receive one-on-one mentorship to gain practical experience with design work. The role involves a mix of office-based tasks and field work to support our transportation planning and design teams.
What you'll do#
- Assist with field investigations, project design, and construction inspection.
- Perform engineering calculations to support design projects.
- Tabulate bid items and calculate construction quantities to estimate project costs.
- Provide AutoCAD drafting support.
- Prepare and route project correspondence and maintain records.
- Assist with writing and editing technical reports and construction specifications.
- Handle other engineering tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- One to two years of college-level coursework toward a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering.
- A valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with clients, co-workers, and regulatory agencies.
- Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering is desirable.
- Knowledge of ARC GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D is highly desirable.
Location & details#
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This is a paid internship position.
About DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering firm based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 1962, the company provides planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private clients. It employs 574 staff members across multiple states. The firm specializes in transportation, structural engineering, and water systems.
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