College Intern – AVFI Civil Engineering
Some of what you'll be doing:
As an intern you will assist the senior civil engineer with capital project design review and asset management tasks. This is a full-time summer internship and may be extended with part-time hours during the school year.
- Participate in large capital projects during planning, design and construction phases.
- Research record documents such as plans, specifications and technical reports to verify existing equipment and infrastructure locations and capacities.
- Update fixture counts pertaining to sewer and water laterals.
- Prepare and edit an Excel spreadsheet listing all the fixtures by number, type, and location.
- Perform stormwater detention condition assessment for Department of Ecology Dam Safety program.
- Conduct condition assessments on stormwater drainage, water and/or structural systems. The assessment will lead to developing a project to address deficiencies.
- Assist with development and management of infrastructure small job projects.
- Roadway Asset verification, field verify roadway infrastructures such as illumination, road way signage, stormwater collection, and safety systems.
- Assist in gathering and formatting as-built information to be used for the preparation of facility master record drawings.
- Compile Asset Management data and enter into the Excel spreadsheet.
Who you are:
- A student – You must be currently enrolled undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
- Use of Technology – You have knowledge on Microsoft Office products, with a strong emphasis in Excel. You’re able to sort data and stay focused when working on large data sets. You have experience with AutoCAD.
- Organized and proactive – You have excellent organizational skills. You’re able to read or quickly learn how to read drawings of building construction elements such as airfield markings, pavement, storm drain, water, and sanitary sewer systems.
- A communicator – You have good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate in writing and in-person with varying Port employees.
- Desired – We hope you have a strong mathematical background. Experience with water, storm and sanitary systems. Exposure to design and/or construction process.
What else you need to know:
- Grade Review – The grade and wage for this position is currently under review and subject to change.
- Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, in order to travel locally to project sites.
- Work Schedule – This is a full-time (40 hours per week) internship position in the summer with the ability to extend to part-time hours during the school year. Normal work hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
- Work Environment – You will work in an office environment as well as work in all types of inclement weather
- Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than one year.
- Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
- Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
- COVID–19 Vaccination Requirement – The Port of Seattle will require that at the time of hire, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be able to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination status, as part of the hiring process. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the Port of Seattle. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Prior to employment, candidates may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
Why you'll love it here: The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
- Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work from home.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
- Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
- Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Why the Port of Seattle: Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.