Geospatial Field Internship (Summer 2027)

Woolpert•Port Orchard, WA

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending engineering excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert was recently certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place to Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. We are seeking a Transportation Roads Condition Assessment Technician Intern in Oregon for the Summer Quarter (May– September). The Transportation Condition Assessment Technician Intern (Geospatial Field Intern) will be working alongside Woolpert professional engineers, condition assessment experts, transportation advisors and BLM staff collecting and processing survey data. Some projects could be assisting with GIS, completing transportation PASER analysis, performing aggregate depth analysis and data collection. This internship is an onsite role. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, with at least sophomore status
Must be studying engineering, forestry, or related field
Must be willing to work outside in the field, no matter the weather conditions or environment
General understanding and willingness to learn various survey equipment and Trimble Business Center Software.
Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Exceptional multitasking and time management skills
Must be willing to travel when needed through the duration of the internship, as this project requires 2 weeks in the field and is part-time as needed.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment
Able to drive GMC2500 vehicle with camper
Ability to backdown mountain sides with limited visibility, turn vehicle around in extremely tight locations.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and operate a jackhammer and use a pickaxe to core roads.
Have no fear of heights or motion sickness due to extremely curvy and mountainous ranges.
No fear of wilderness areas for long periods of time.
Understanding that no cell phone use will be used during the assessment periods, as focus is required.
Possess credit card or funds to pay for food for a two -week period as government per diem is paid back at the end of your extended stay

Responsibilities

Working as part of the integrated Roads Condition Assessment Field team and transportation program
Providing support and learning to plan field assessment processes with senior staff
Working directly with client under supervision of senior management to validate schedules and plan for approval
Gaining real-world experience collecting data in the field with licensed professional engineers and condition assessment experts
Assisting with the collection and processing of data for the Bureau of Land Management