Engineer Intern

Centro Escolar University; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro Escolar University in Spokane Valley seeks a civil engineering student intern to support foundation design tasks, including helicals, drilled shafts, micropiles, rock and soil anchors, and driven piles under supervision.

The role targets a degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus. EIT eligibility is preferred, along with strong Excel/Word skills and solid communication. Familiarity with AutoCAD and design codes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering degree with geotechnical, civil, and structural focus.
• EIT eligibility preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out tasks, developing judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Exercise judgment in developing work details and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Perform and prepare design calculations and analysis for specialty foundation types including Helical Piles, Drilled Shafts, Micropiles, Rock and Soil Anchors, and Driven Piles.
• Prepare preliminary foundation designs for project bidding.
• Work under supervision of senior-level team members.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Civil engineering basics

Geotechnical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (in progress) with geotechnical focus

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

LPILE

GROUP

SAP2000

RISA 3D

Enercalc

MathCAD

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Perform assignments applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out tasks, developing judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Exercise judgment in developing work details and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Perform and prepare design calculations and analysis for specialty foundation types including Helical Piles, Drilled Shafts, Micropiles, Rock and Soil Anchors, and Driven Piles.
• Prepare preliminary foundation designs for project bidding.
• Work under supervision of senior-level team members.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in progress in Civil Engineering with geotechnical, civil, and structural focus.
• EIT Eligible preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Preference for experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, LPILE, GROUP, SAP2000, RISA 3D, Enercalc, and MathCAD.
• Preference for knowledge of design standards including ASCE, IBC, ACI, AISC, FHWA, AASHTO, NESC, and ASTM.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate of $19.00.