Internships: Summer 2027 - Tacoma, WA

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Sick time accrual

401k with employer match

Holistic wellbeing program

Mentorship & career growth

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. invites motivated students to join our Summer 2027 Internship program. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals on active projects across transportation, planning, design, and related disciplines.

You will gain hands-on exposure through planning, design work, field visits, and team meetings. You’ll develop professional skills via mentorship, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute meaningfully to projects that serve communities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree or certificate program.
• Hands-on experience related to their field of study.
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn.
• Interested in engineering, planning, design, technology, or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and technical project work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in field work, site visits, and project meetings.
• Learn industry tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Develop professional skills through mentorship and real‑world experience.
• Make meaningful contributions to projects that impact communities directly.

Skills

Curious

Collaborative

Eager to learn

Hands-on learning

Education

Enrollment in degree/certificate program

Job description

Internships: Summer 2027

At David Evans and Associates (DEA), we're passionate about creating transportation systems, communities, infrastructure, and environments that improve quality of life. Every day, our teams collaborate on projects that connect people, support communities, and help shape the future.

Looking for a meaningful summer internship where you can apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects? We’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a DEA intern, you'll do more than observe. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to active projects, and gain hands‑on experience in your field of study.

• Support planning, design, and technical project work
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in field work, site visits, and project meetings
• Learn industry tools, technologies, and best practices
• Develop professional skills through mentorship and real‑world experience
• Make meaningful contributions to projects that impact communities directly

Interns are valued members of our teams, and many launch full‑time careers with DEA after graduation.

Internship Areas Of Opportunity This Summer

DEA offers internship opportunities across a wide range of disciplines and business functions, including:

• Transportation: Roads & Highways, Smart Mobility (Traffic), Transit & Rail, Bridges & Structures
• Water & Environment: Water/Wastewater Infrastructure, Water Resources, and Environmental Planning & Compliance
• Land Development & Civil Engineering
• Energy: Electrical Engineering
• Surveying & Geomatics
• Construction Engineering & Inspection
• Marine Services

DEA offers internships based in our offices throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado; availability varies by discipline and business need.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications vary by internship, but successful candidates are generally:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or certificate program
• Interested in gaining hands‑on experience related to their field of study
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn
• Excited about making an impact through engineering, planning, design, technology, or professional services

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills, build valuable professional relationships, and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits

• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Sick Time: Accrual at 4% of eligible gross pay
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $20.00/hour - $30.00/hour (Dependent on Skills, Experience, and Geographic Location)
• The posted salary range reflects the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Beaverton, OR; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Bellingham, WA; Everett, WA; Olympia, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Tri-Cities, WA; Tukwila, WA; Woodinville, WA.