Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Delve Underground; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Delve Underground in Seattle is offering a Civil Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. You will work with our geotechnical and structural teams on tunnels and underground facilities for water, wastewater, and transit projects.

You will develop calculations, assist with drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, review data, visit sites, and learn from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Civil Engineering program.
• Coursework or experience in structural or geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS and Revit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and other types of underground structures with guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to the development of contract drawings (using AutoCAD and Revit), specifications, and other technical documents.
• Analyze instrumentation and monitoring data to characterize site conditions and track how the ground and structures perform.
• Review construction submittals and requests for information as part of the design team’s construction-phase support.
• Visit construction sites to observe work, take part in inspections, and prepare daily reports.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specializing in tunnel design, we provide practical solutions to the most challenging underground problems. We offer comprehensive design, construction management, and construction claims services, with expertise extending across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Our primary focus is to make a significant impact on the advancement of infrastructure projects, which in turn shape and enhance the communities we serve. Founded in 1954, as Jacobs Associates, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do . We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance . In addition to working hard, we also have fun . We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings .

Pay Rate: $26 - $32 per hour

Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Delve Underground’s Seattle office is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our geotechnical and structural teams in the delivery of tunnels and underground facilities for water, wastewater, and transit infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to solve multidisciplinary design problems and see your designs move from calculations and drawings to active construction sites.

Responsibilities:

• Develop design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and other types of underground structures with guidance from senior engineers
• Contribute to the development of contract drawings (using AutoCAD and Revit), specifications, and other technical documents
• Analyze instrumentation and monitoring data to characterize site conditions and track how the ground and structures perform
• Review construction submittals and requests for information as part of the design team’s construction-phase support
• Visit construction sites to observe work, take part in inspections, and prepare daily reports

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled college student working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or similar program
• Coursework or experience in structural or geotechnical engineering preferred
• Microsoft Office experience, AutoCAD, GIS, and Revit experience preferred
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Delve Underground is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across our geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location, experience, knowledge, and skills.