What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at West Yost?
Who we are:
We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 230 team members and ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 Diversity Index Top Firms. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2023 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.
COMPENSATION: $23hr. (initial 3 month term with potential for extension)
LOCATION(S): Lake Oswego, OR
ENGINEERING INTERN
The Engineering Interns assists engineers by performing tasks and handling routine aspects of engineering assignments within our firm.
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide timely assistance in execution of engineering assignments
- Assist in the preparation technical reports in support of projects.
- Complete calculations using engineering formulas and skills and/or utilizes computers to solve problems.
- Assist in performing quantity take offs and developing opinions of probable cost.
- Work with CAD Technicians and Engineers in order to complete design details and plan sets.
- Input and analyzes data from a GIS database.
- Communicate with client staff and internal design team as directed by senior engineering staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and/or Experience
- Must be pursuing bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
- Excellent writing and communication skills are essential
- Experience with CAD and GIS, course work will suffice
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- Emphasis on environmental/water resources engineering is beneficial
- Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution, conveyance, treatment, and/or water quality.
Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life.
Salary : $23
