Civil Design Intern

Otak • Portland, OR

2d

About The Position

Otak is hiring a Summer Intern to gain hands-on engineering experience within its multidisciplinary design and consulting firm. The intern will support projects across transportation, civil infrastructure, and water resources, with work that may include municipal roadways, trails and sidewalks, pedestrian and vehicular bridges, retaining walls, buried structures, park facilities, community transit infrastructure, site development, utilities, roadway and site drainage, stormwater treatment and retrofits, flood mitigation, and river, stream, and wetland restoration. The position offers collaboration with professionals across disciplines and opportunities to apply classroom learning to practical project work.

Otak describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive, with an emphasis on teamwork, community impact, personal growth, and skill development. The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including pregnant employees.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a college junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles and interest in applying academic knowledge to real-world transportation, civil infrastructure, or water resources projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Interest in professional development, extracurricular activities, or involvement in academic and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with research, data collection, analysis, and preparation of project materials.
• Assist with plans, drawings, reports, presentations, and other project deliverables using relevant software and tools.
• Maintain project documentation, organize information, and support project coordination.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with professionals across disciplines.
• Assist with site visits, fieldwork, and other project activities as opportunities arise.
• Bring fresh ideas, ask questions, and apply classroom learning to practical challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern