About the role#
Parametrix offers paid, full-time summer internships for students interested in consulting. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we provide opportunities to work on infrastructure, environmental, and community projects. You will gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and work alongside experienced employee-owners. We anticipate opportunities across disciplines including engineering, environmental science, planning, construction management, surveying, and advisory services.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to projects that support infrastructure, communities, and the environment.
- Work alongside experienced professionals on technical assignments, project coordination, fieldwork, or research.
- Apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.
- Develop familiarity with industry practices, technology, tools, and professional standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project meetings and team activities.
- Build relationships with fellow interns and employee-owners across the organization.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in engineering, environmental science, planning, construction management, surveying, business, finance, public administration, economics, or data analytics.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Enthusiasm for contributing to projects as part of a team.
- Availability to work full-time during the summer.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, in-person internship for Summer 2027.
- Locations include: Albuquerque, NM; Bend, OR; Boise, ID; Emeryville, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Park Ridge, IL; Portland, OR; Puyallup, WA; Sandy, UT; Seattle, WA; and Spokane, WA.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Parametrix
Parametrix is a civil engineering firm founded in 1969. Based in Seattle, the company employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It focuses on infrastructure development, environmental restoration, and community planning. The firm works on projects related to transportation, water resources, and tribal services.
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