About the role#
This is a summer internship for a Transportation Roads Condition Assessment Technician. You will work on-site as part of an integrated field team and transportation program. The role involves collecting and processing survey data while working alongside professional engineers and condition assessment experts. You will assist the Bureau of Land Management with data collection and processing tasks.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning of field assessment processes alongside senior staff.
- Validate schedules and plan for approval while working directly with the client under supervision.
- Gain experience collecting data in the field.
- Assist with GIS tasks, transportation PASER analysis, and aggregate depth analysis.
- Operate specialized equipment, including a jackhammer and pickaxe, to core roads.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at an accredited college or university with at least sophomore status.
- Studies in engineering, forestry, or a related field.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and environments.
- Comfort working in wilderness areas for long periods and at heights, with no motion sickness.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and operate heavy tools.
- Proficiency in driving a GMC2500 vehicle with a camper, including maneuvering in tight spaces and on mountain roads.
- Willingness to learn survey equipment and Trimble Business Center Software.
- Strong communication, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Availability to travel as needed.
- Personal funds or a credit card to cover food costs for two-week periods, as per diem is reimbursed.
Location & details#
- Location: Port Orchard, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position. We do not provide visa sponsorship, housing, or relocation assistance.
About Woolpert
Woolpert provides architecture, engineering, and geospatial services to public and private sector clients. Founded in 1911, the company maintains a global presence with over 75 offices across five continents. It employs approximately 1,928 people. The firm focuses on infrastructure management, surveying, and design across sectors like aviation and transportation.
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