Job Title: 2027 Civil Engineering Summer Internship (Spokane) Location: Spokane, Washington Work Type: In-Person Posted Date: 2026-08-27 Department: Not specified Employment Type: Intern
Job Description: The power of public works surrounds our daily lives, from the sidewalks we walk along to visit our neighborhood park, to the confidence we have in knowing our homes are safe from flooding during storms. We are looking for students interested in developing strong foundations of trust with cities, counties, and agencies across Washington state to plan and design more resilient and sustainable communities.
About You
Able to work from our downtown Spokane location Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Masters status Working toward a civil engineering or related major Strong communication skills Sense of personal responsibility and pride in your work Well-organized, thorough, and trustworthy
About Us Osborn Consulting is an employee-owned firm specializing in water resources and stormwater engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design. From design, permit compliance, planning, research, and modeling, we provide a full range of services for all phases of projects. Since 2004, Osborn has successfully delivered innovative projects for our clients, including local cities, counties, ports, tribal districts, neighborhood groups, as well as federal government agencies.
Learning Opportunities Throughout this internship, you’ll will have the opportunity to work within multiple disciplines of civil engineering (such as Water Resources, Natural Resources, Transportation Drainage, and Civil Tech). In addition to working hands-on in each of these teams, you will
Learn how consulting engineering firms pursue and win work with public agencies Work with a dedicated mentor to support you throughout the internship and beyond Conduct field work and site visits with experienced staff Field trips to current and past project sites to see how designs turn into constructed sites. Receive support with developing your resume, building relationships in the industry, and understanding business development basics
Our Mission & Values We are a collaborative team and trusted partner that delivers practical and creative water and land infrastructure solutions. Through our work we provide value to our local communities and the environment as we create opportunities for our employees.
We value: Professionalism & Responsibility Collaboration & Creativity Health & Well-Being Laughter & Fun Relationships & Trust Growth & Exploration
Location We have 2 internships available in our Spokane office.
Our Diversity and InclusionOsborn is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 425-451-4009. Please leave a message and a member of our People Operations team will return your call within three business days. Alternatively, an email may be sent to . “Applicant Accommodation” should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job. Osborn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
Compensation: $23-$27/hr
About Osborn Consulting
Osborn Consulting is a civil engineering firm founded in 2004. The company provides landscape architecture, urban design, and civil engineering services for transportation, restoration, and development projects. It maintains offices across Washington State, including locations in Bellevue, Seattle, Spokane, and Bellingham. The firm employs 106 people and serves clients such as local cities, tribal districts, and federal agencies.
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