Staff Engineering Intern *Summer 2026*

$25.00 hourly

Job Description

*Accepting applications through February - Century West will reach out in March*

Century West Engineering, a premier Northwest civil engineering consulting firm, is looking for interns to join our team next summer. Candidates for our internship positions should be:
  • Civil or Electrical Engineering majors currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
  • Incoming juniors or seniors with preference given to seniors
  • Future engineers who want to make a difference in their communities through public works projects
  • Students with AutoCAD Civil3D experience or willingness to learn

Our goals for our interns are to help them gain work-ready CAD skills and introduce them to construction observation and fieldwork. Interns will also develop a strong understanding of:
  • The work Century West does and our company values
  • What public works consulting is and how it differs from working for an agency or private development firm
  • The lifecycle of public works projects

Depending on the intern's interests and choice of host office, internships may focus on municipal transportation and utilities projects, aviation projects, or a mix of both. Offices that will host interns in 2026 and the areas of practice available locally include:
  • Portland, OR - municipal and aviation
  • Bend, OR - municipal and aviation
  • Spokane, WA - municipal and aviation
  • Federal Way, WA - aviation
  • Bothell, WA - aviation
  • Sandpoint, ID - municipal
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID - municipal

Highlights of our internship program include:
  • A 10-week program running with two start dates: June 1 or June 22
  • Peer mentorship with current engineer-in-training
  • 6-week professional development presentation series
  • A customized experience to fit each intern's needs

Pay Scale: $25 per hour

To Apply: Please apply through Century West's ADP portal

An Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status.