Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

We are currently seeking to add a Summer Civil Engineering Intern to our dynamic team in our Vancouver, Washington office.

Ready to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to real projects?

Apex is an award-winning consulting and engineering firm with capabilities in water, environmental, ESG, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. We work in all 50 states and bring together a diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists. In this role, you’ll support our Pacific Northwest practice, which is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for infrastructure and site development.

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers, project managers, and other Apex team members on real-world projects. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in project design, drafting, data analysis, technical writing, and field inspections, while learning how a professional civil engineering firm operates day-to-day. This internship is designed to help you build your technical skills, expand your industry knowledge, and contribute in a meaningful way to projects that make a real difference in our communities.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with civil engineering design tasks associated with municipal public works projects and private development projects such as the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, reports, and specifications


• Self-manage project tasks


• Actively communicate with project managers and team members


• Collaborate with senior engineers on project design and analysis.


• Participate in project meetings and contribute ideas and solutions


• Prepare plans using AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Microsoft InRoads

Qualifications:

• Current status as an active student in civil engineering or related field


• Curious, eager to learn, and takes initiative


• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Ability to legally work in the US


• Valid driver’s license

Additional details: 

• This is a summer internship with negotiable dates and duration, and a possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.


• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Req ID: 11104

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