Engineering Intern

Job Description

About Company and Job Description

West Yost is a water-focused engineering consulting firm. They are a Great Place to Work® certified company, ranked in the top three in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index Top Firms (2021 and 2022), and recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services (2023 and 2024). Established in 1990, their mission is to be the water firm of choice for both clients and team members. They offer services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology.

Job Title: Engineering Intern

Location: Concord, CA

Pay Rate: $27/hr

Job Description:

The Engineering Intern will assist engineers by performing tasks and handling routine aspects of engineering assignments within the firm.

Essential Duties:

• Provide timely assistance in the execution of engineering assignments.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports in support of projects.
• Complete calculations using engineering formulas and skills, and/or utilizes computers to solve problems.
• Assist in performing quantity take-offs and developing opinions of probable cost.
• Work with CAD Technicians and Engineers to complete design details and plan sets.
• Input and analyze data from a GIS database.
• Communicate with client staff and internal design team as directed by senior engineering staff.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with CAD and GIS (coursework will suffice).

Preferred Education And/or Experience:

• Emphasis on environmental/water resources engineering is beneficial.
• Coursework and research experience in water and wastewater supply, distribution, conveyance, treatment, and/or water quality.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.