Author: Julie Ross

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 

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