Unpaid Internship Opportunity in Washington, DC

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is currently accepting applications for its Fall Policy Internship Program! Students who are US citizens and who will be enrolled in , or have just graduated from, and academic program should feel free to apply:

The OSTP advises the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international affairs. The office serves as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government.

Interns are accepted for one of three annual terms (Spring, Summer, or Fall), which eas last no more than 90 days. The assignments provide educational enrichment, practical work experience, and networking opportunities with other individuals in the science and technology policy arena.

*Please note: This is an unpaid fall internship, and students are expected to arrange their own housing. 

Deloitte Consulting Bowling Night & Info Session!

Calling all engineering students! Deloitte Consulting is excited to host its first annual UW Engineering Bowling Night at the HUB! This will be a great opportunity for students majoring in engineering to learn about pursuing a career in management consulting and hear from recently graduated analysts in an informal setting. Food and drinks will be provided!

Event Details:

  • When: Thursday, May 5th from 5:30-7:30pm @ the HUB. Feel free to stop by even if you can’t be there for the whole time!
  • Eligibility: Students of all years majoring in engineering at the University of Washington are eligible to attend.
  • Registration: Please RSVP by emailing nsablani@deloitte.com
  • Questions: Please contact Avi Baral (abaral@deloitte.com) or Nikhil Sablani (nsablani@deloitte.com) with questions you may have.

Brown and Caldwell Scholarship Opportunities

Brown and Caldwell Home PageBrown and Caldwell, the largest engineering consulting firm focused solely on the U.S. environmental sector, currently have several scholarship opportunities available for students. This includes scholarships for Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation & Controls Scholarship, Minority Scholarship, Women in Leadership Scholarship, and more. Each scholarship is for $5,000 and applications are due on May 13th, 2016.

Required Documents for all scholarships:

  • A resume
  • An essay of 250 words minimum; prompt depending on scholarship
  • Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official (e.g. advisor, professor)
  • An official transcript of your academic record

Click here to apply and read more about each scholarship.

Job Opening with Triad Associates

CEE Seniors –

Triad Associates, a division of David Evans and Associates, is looking to hire an EIT interested in the land development profession.

Ideally, the candidate would have knowledge of Civil 3D as well as construction work experience. Read more here: Job Posting for Engineer Position

They are hoping to start interviewing the week of May 16th.

Apply Here

Rick Tomkins P.E.

Vice President, Director of Engineering

rtomkins@triadassociates.net

Paid Research Opportunity for Underrepresented Students

You read about environmental health problems every day:  diseases spread through unsafe drinking water, cancer-causing toxins, poor air quality
leading to respiratory disease, deadly foodborne illness outbreaks.  Have
you ever thought about being part of the solution to these problems?  In
environmental health science, you can, by studying the link between the
environment and human health.

Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health 

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the
largest research agencies dedicated to improving human health, has a funded
opportunity for underrepresented* students at UW to conduct environmental
health science-related research alongside faculty in the School of Public Health. This new program, Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) is now accepting applications from underrepresented UW students.

SURE-EH provides a meaningful opportunity to work with experienced faculty
on a research project addressing the relationship between environmental
exposures and human health. Work alongside faculty as a paid student
researcher for up to 2 years, full-time during summer and part-time during
the academic year. SURE-EH will provide academic opportunities to complement the research experience, including course recommendations, seminars, workshops, and research symposia. These educational opportunities will enhance your breadth
and depth of the SURE-EH’s environmental health science training, and help
you become a leader in the field of environmental health sciences. Continue reading

Stormwater Opportunity at Parametrix

Parametrix, an engineering, sciences, planning, and construction management consulting firm, has an opportunity at their Seattle location to add a Stormwater Engineer! 

Current OpportunitiesFrom offices throughout the western United States, Parametrix provides multidisciplinary services in transportation, environmental planning and compliance, water resources, and community building. As a 100-percent employee-owned firm, their people have a vested interest in strong performance and exceptional client service. Individually and as a team, they are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective solutions that enable their clients to make informed decisions.

To learn more about the position and the company, visit www.parametrix.com, or email Laurel Blanco, Recruiting Manager at lblanco@parametrix.com, 206-394-3666.

Read the full announcement here: Stormwater Engineer Position Announcment

Volunteers Needed for Greenroads Earth Week

Greenroads is looking for several student volunteers for upcoming Earth Week events, starting Saturday, April 16th, at the Redmond Headquarters, 17371 NE 67th Court, Suite B202, 1-4pm. You will be assisting in assembling reception goodies and making sure everything is in place for Tuesday night as well as making student badges and running errands for supplies.

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Register for the 2016 WateReuse PNW Conference


logoThe 2016 WateReuse Pacific Northwest Conference is designed for individuals, organizations, and agencies that are associated with or interested in the design, management, operation, and use of water recycling facilities and projects in the Pacific Northwest. The conference will feature more than 40 technical presentations, technical tours, receptions, luncheons, and an exhibit hall. The two day conference will present case studies, experiences, and solutions unique to the Pacific Northwest states. Core topic areas include: addressing drought through reuse, aquifer storage recharge, customer experiences, direct potable reuse, etc.

  • Event Details:
    • When: May 18-19, 2016
    • Where: Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Spokane, WA
    • Registration: Register online before May 4, 2016

College of Engineering Leadership Opportunities


The College of Engineering has a variety of outstanding leadership opportunities available for the 2016-2017 academic year.

 Each of these programs require varying levels of commitment but we encourage everyone to take a look to see if you might be interested. We have had a number of CEE students participate in the past and have heard nothing but great things about the experience these opportunities bring! If you have questions about any of the programs please feel free to ask and we can connect you with a current participant or program advisor. 

Emerging Leaders in Engineering 

College of Engineering Student Advisory Council 

Peer Mentor Program 
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Internship Opportunity with Seattle Public Utilities

Read on to learn about this exciting internship opportunity:

There is currently one Geotechnical Internship available at SPU, with projected start date in mid-June 2016.They have advertised the position and have been getting hits, but no applicants so far.  It’s a great learning and work opportunity and is a paid position ($15.73-$20.52 hourly, 15-20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks and summer).

This internship opportunity is for up to 24 months or graduation, whichever comes first for engineering students, or 18 months or graduation, whichever comes first for nonengineering majorsThey require a minimum 1-year commitment from the selected candidate.

To ApplyThe closing date is Tuesday 4/19/16. Click here to learn more about the opportunity and apply online.  Click on Student Opportunities and look for Geotechnical Engineering Intern (The link works best in Google Chrome) If using IE, you may need to scroll down to see the links.

Questions about the application? Contact Linda Rogers at linda.rogers@seattle.gov or 206-233-7221