Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Delve Underground is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to join their Seattle office. This role will support the technical design team with various office and field assignments. The intern will focus on geotechnical or structural engineering analyses, development of drawings and specifications, research, calculations, project coordination, organizational tasks, and technical memoranda for heavy civil projects. Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering, serving transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries, with a specialization in tunnel design. They offer comprehensive design, construction management, and construction claims services, with expertise in civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. The company aims to make a significant impact on infrastructure projects that enhance communities. Founded in 1954 as Jacobs Associates, Delve Underground is an employee-owned firm with 25 offices and 350 team members across the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. They foster an entrepreneurial spirit, encourage staying on the cutting edge of technology, and support a good work-life balance, with social events like summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.
Requirements
- Must be a currently enrolled college student working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or similar program.
- Microsoft Office experience
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or experience in structural or geotechnical engineering preferred.
- AutoCAD experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare design calculations under the supervision of senior engineers.
- Assist with the preparation of planning and design technical reports.
- Review and evaluate instrumentation and monitoring data.
- Assist with construction site inspections and daily reporting.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining contract drawings using AutoCAD.
- Assist in reviewing construction submittments and requests for information.
- Communicate effectively with other designer and construction management staff.
- Work on a variety of office and field assignments.
Benefits
- employee-owned firm
- socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings
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Career Level
Intern
