Infrastructure Engineering Intern - Civil / Mechanical

Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. in Seattle, WA invites motivated engineering students to join our water-focused internship program. You will support design and analysis for water and wastewater projects, gaining hands-on experience in planning, modeling, and reporting.

This role expects enrollment in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (junior year or above), strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach; FE/EIT exam prep is a plus. CAD tools like AutoCAD/Revit are used.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enrolled or completed junior year of civil or mechanical engineering.
• Able to apply engineering principles with critical thinking and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support water and wastewater conveyance projects.
• Perform engineering work in pump stations and conveyance infrastructure.
• Work on planning and design projects.
• Prepare reports and cost estimates.
• Develop plans and specifications.
• Hydraulic system modeling.
• Prepare technical memoranda and electronic deliverables.

Skills

Engineering principles

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

CAD software

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for numerous one-of-a-kind water and wastewater conveyance projects supporting critical systems that keep our environment safe and clean
• Performing engineering work in water and wastewater pump stations and conveyance infrastructure
• Work on engineering planning and design projects
• Prepare reports
• Develop plans and specifications
• Prepare cost estimates for various projects
• Hydraulic system modeling
• Development of alternative analysis of design options
• Preparation of technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering field
• Highly motivated, articulate and self-starter
• Application of engineering principles including critical thinking, analysis, and innovative techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.Work well in a team environment
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with peers and mentors
• Enrolled or completed junior year of civil or mechanical engineering degree program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or coursework in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance
• Previous related internship experience a plus, but not required
• Passed or scheduled for the FE/EIT exam
• Experience using CAD software (AutoCAD, Microstation, Revit, Sketch Up)

Compensation Range

$22 to $29 per hour. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.