Internship: Roads and Highways - Spokane, WA

About the role

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking interns for its Roads and Highways Practice to join the Transportation team for Summer 2027. Interns will work on multidisciplinary projects, performing independent engineering calculations and design, and transforming concept designs into construction drawings. Work may include developing plans for freeways, highways, local roadways, sidewalks, ADA improvements, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, storm‑water facilities, and cost estimating, as well as technical writing, quantity calculations, and construction documentation. Locations include Portland or Salem, OR; Bellevue, Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma, or Tri‑Cities, WA; Boise, Coeur d’Alene, or Pocatello, ID; Denver, CO; and Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and design of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support engineering calculations, plan preparation, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Develop and modify plans using Bentley OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and other design software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and review technical data.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and field observations.
• Gain hands‑on experience through mentorship, training, and real‑world engineering projects.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering with at least 2 + years of completed coursework from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Ability to communicate and work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening.
• Willingness to ask questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to MicroStation, AutoCAD/C3D, OpenRoads Designer, and other design tools.

Benefits

• Sick time accrual at 4 % of eligible gross pay.
• 401(k) plan with employer match program.
• Holistic Wellbeing Program focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement.

Pay

Potential salary range: $20.00 / hour – $30.00 / hour (dependent on skills, experience, and geographic location). The posted range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay‑transparency laws.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off.