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Geospatial Field Internship (Summer 2027)

Port Orchard, WA

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview

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.

What you will do:

  • 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
  • based on government rate. Company credit card will be supplied for all hotels and flights.

What you will bring:

  • 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

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$23 - $27 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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