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2025 Civil/Forest Engineering Intern, Olympic Region – Exempt 

Join something GREAT and make a difference!
DNR is seeking Forest Engineering Interns to work directly with our engineering staff to provide expertise on roads, stream crossings, and harvest system analyses. Our ideal candidates are interested in industrial forestry or natural resources, want to push themselves to learn new skills, have a strong aptitude for problem-solving, and want to apply their skills outdoors. Further your personal growth and future opportunities by joining our team of engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes knowledge sharing and professionalism.

The internship program is designed to give students valuable networking possibilities, and educational and real-world experience in various duties. As a DNR intern, you’ll assist with or directly produce projects to manage our forest road infrastructure, support decisions on timber sales, and design repairs for fish barriers.

Our goal is that your experience and training in this program will lead to possibilities for full-time employment with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Responsibilities:

• Road location survey and design.
• Road inventory and assessment.
• Timber sale reconnaissance.
• Timber sale layout.
• Harvest system analysis.
• Bridge and culvert site survey.
• Fish passage structure design.
• Construction compliance.
• GIS and GPS mapping techniques.
• Multi-discipline exposure and communication.

Required Qualifications: 

• A current student in an undergraduate or graduate level program majoring in Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Forest Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A licensed driver with two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
• Maintain high standards for safety
• Maintain high standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
• Contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups.
• Conveys a clear desire and ability to learn new concepts and skills.
• Shows the ability to turn learned concepts into practical applications.

Job Title:
Environmental Intern

Company Name:
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS

Company Website:
https://www.bebridgestone.com/jobs/2025_00562/environmental-intern/

Job Type:
Internship

Job Description:
Work on problems of limited scope and contribute on projects or processes while receiving detailed instructions from higher-level professionals Assist with employee compliance training and ensuring employee completion of all required courses; auditing compliance with programs & procedures, investigating complaints and verifying that deficiencies are corrected Support the designing and administering of environmental safety and pollution prevention programs in accordance with organization, regulatory, and labor union requirements/agreement Review and analyze environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies to determine financial, industrial, public, and environmental impact Support environmental engineering studies and preparation of environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes, and permits

How to Apply:
Bridgestone Americas Job Opportunities – Environmental Intern

Contact Information:
ramosnicholas@bfusa.com

Deadline for Applications:
Mon Mar 31 2025 

Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs (SYP) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated student staff members to join our team! Spend your summer mentoring and inspiring middle and high school students while gaining valuable leadership, teaching and teamwork skills.

Positions include competitive pay and meals provided, and some include housing. This is a great opportunity to build your resume, make lifelong connections and experience all that summer in the Keweenaw has to offer. If you’re ready for a rewarding and adventure-filled summer, apply today!

Summer Youth Programs runs June 9 to July 25. Visit our Employment page to learn more.

If you have any questions, please feel free to come see us! You can stop by our office in Room 217 of the Administration Building or email us at outreach@mtu.edu.

Join one of Traverse City’s oldest and most reputable consulting firms as a Summer Intern. As a smaller firm that has been in business for over 75 years, great relationships are essential to our culture and to our business. This position gives the applicant diverse opportunities to work on a wide array of project types across departments. As a Summer Intern at GFA, you will be a part of a growing team working on projects that have tangible impacts on the communities and clients we help.

Spend time working on a variety of projects in the field and in the office

Responsibilities

• Prepare design reports and construction plans using local, state, and federal standards
• Initiates drawings and details using CAD software
• Document design changes and communications
• Conduct on-site inspections and material testing as needed
• Observes work in progress to ensure conformance with plans and specifications
• Prepare project status and other reports
• Assist Project Managers
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.

Education

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license required
• Experience or familiarity working with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or hydraulic and hydrology design programs
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and organization skills and eagerness to learn.
• Positive attitude and collaborative team minded values.
• Desire to solve challenging problems and help advance our clients.

Small town vibe, big teamwork, and just past our doors all that Northern Michigan offers. GFA offers competitive wages, benefits, a 401K program, health insurance, profit-sharing, company ownership opportunities, and a generous Earned Time Off allowance. GFA understands that employee success is often built on a foundation of a healthy work-life balance. With company outings, community volunteering events, and flexible work schedule opportunities, GFA strives to promote this balance. 

Email your resume to tonyk@gfa.tc to join the GFA team!

GFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.