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Field Engineer Intern-February 2024
California
Feb 10, 2026
About Field Engineer Intern

  Overview

  Shimmick is actively seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer Intern for employment in our Northwest Division. Location is to be determined, but will be in Northern California. Expected start is May or June, 2024 with an end date in August or September pending the academic schedules.

  At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

  Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

  Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

  Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

  Debut in ENR’s Top 10 for dams, reservoirs, and more

  Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience

  Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

  Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.

  Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study

  Completion of two years of qualified study

  Northwest Division

  Shimmick’s Northwest Division focuses on transportation, transit, water resources, and water treatment projects in northern California, Washington, and throughout the Northwest. In 2013, the division expanded its footprint to Washington State, where Shimmick secured the $321 million E-320 South Bellevue Extension for Sound Transit. In addition, this division was awarded the APWA 2019 Public Works Project Award in the environment category for the Alameda Creek Fish Passage project in California.

  Responsibilities

  The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  Performing assignments that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria’s to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

  Exercising judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives

  Preparing engineering related calculations and developing drawings and visual aids

  Assisting with field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used

  Assisting with construction administration and documentation of deficiencies and deviations from plans

  Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

  Researching and compiling project information for reporting, marketing, and funding requests

  Creating and maintaining centralized files for project records (including digital)

  Coordinating logistics and meetings for Vice President and project managers

  Attending and taking minutes for the development team as requested

  Helping in the preparation of reports, including monthly development reports

  Assisting with community outreach duties as needed

  Attending neighborhood, community, and project meetings

  Undertaking tasks as may be assigned by the Vice President or project managers

  Having a clear understanding of the budget and assist in the creation of and adherence to project and development budgets

  Qualifications

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field with the intent to continue enrollment after an internship.

  Must have completed 2 years of study

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software

  Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)

  A university student that has more than one year of school remaining before earning a degree preferred, these students typically are Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in university. Successful Interns may be eligible to return for additional internships

  Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite

  strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail

  Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders

  Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks

  Highly organized with excellent time management skills

  Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

  Additional Information:

  Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

  This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization

  The salary range for this position is between $23.00 - 26.00 per hour depending on experience and/or education.

  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

  Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

  #LI-DNI

  Job Locations US-CA

  ID 2024-2412

  Category Construction

  Type Intern

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