DCS - Road Engineering Internship

Company: Multnomah County
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $16.30 - $30.00 Hourly Department: Department of Community Services (DCS) Job Type: Intern Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 08, 2026 The Opportunity: Road Engineering Internship College to County Internship 2026 -Department of Community Services, Transportation Division Pay Rate: $24 per hour Job Type: Temporary College Intern Duration: Summer 2026 - Starting in June - 12 weeks Hours: 40 hours a week Telework: Hybrid, 4 days a week Building Physical Location: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland OR; 1600 SE 190th Ave, Gresham OR Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle? If so, please explain why and frequency: This position will be required to drive a County Vehicle periodically to access rural roadways not accessible via public transportation. Additionally, this position will travel to locations within the public transportation system but will be moving from location to location frequently where public transportation is not reasonable to complete the tasks efficiently. We anticipate this position to use a county vehicle on a weekly basis or more based on activities assigned. Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website. What Does Transportation Do? The Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and maintains nearly 270 miles of roads in the cities of Fairview, Troutdale, and Wood Village and unincorporated areas including Sauvie Island, the West Hills and the Corbett area. We also maintain six bridges across the Willamette River. The Transportation Division includes six programs: Transportation Planning and Development, Road Engineering, Road Maintenance, Bridge Engineering, Bridge Maintenance, and Survey. The engineering intern will be assigned to the engineering department that manages capital improvement projects. Internship Description & Responsibilities: Multnomah County is seeking one Engineering intern to join the Transportation Division- Road Engineering. You will assist in and/or perform engineering technician duties primarily on capital improvement projects. You will interface with members of the surrounding community, the contracting team, professional engineers, planners and the County project management team. The goal of this position will be to gain experience on practical engineering tasks. You will be assigned productive tasks which may fall into one or more of several areas of transportation engineering work such as asset management, planning, design review, plan review, construction review, data analysis and project management. Other responsibilities will include; Assist the County’s project manager in responsibilities during design and construction of capital projects Assist the County’s on-site construction inspector in site reports and quality documentation Develop outreach materials and participate in outreach events for ongoing and for upcoming construction projects Conduct data collection and analysis of our transportation system Assist in AutoCAD design developing plan sets for maintenance and improvement projects Learning Outcomes: Learning transportation engineering fundamentals and public agency standards and procedures Learn the Multnomah County’s role and responsibilities to deliver capital improvement projects for the public’s transportation system Develop technical abilities related to engineering design and construction management Improving written and verbal communication skills with staff and interagency partners Minimum Qualifications and Education: Candidates should have completed one year in a college/university academic institution enrolled in Civil Engineering program Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g., Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, and Slides) Basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of engineering mathematics preferred. Basic knowledge of traffic engineering fundamentals preferred. Basic knowledge of construction practices and procedures preferred Ability to perform designated shop and office duties as may be required such as project tracking, preparing and interpreting plans for construction, and/or understanding a variety of maps and drawings preferred Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing Strong problem solving skills Ability to work cooperatively and develop effective working relationships with diverse work groups. This position must work in the field as well as in an office setting. The candidate must be willing and able to drive; work in traffic; willing and able to work outdoors in various (and possibly adverse) weather conditions. Eligibility to participate in College to County Program Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values ( Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens ) In accordance with Oregon Law , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Cole Whitehurst Email: cole.whitehurst@multco.us Phone: 1 (971) 2713709 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 8007 - College Intern

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