Recent Graduate Programs

Applications open through November 11, 2024. Click here to apply.

We are hiring four undergraduate or graduate students in engineering or architecture for our Summer 2025 intern program. During the 12-week internship, students will work in the Engineering Division at our Seattle headquarters office or in the Construction Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Internship could lead to a full-time position upon graduation.

In addition to architecture students, we’re looking for engineering students in a variety of fields including:

• Environmental
• Civil
• Water Resources
• Structural
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Geotechnical
• Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, is hiring four engineering/architecture students for summer 2025, at the undergraduate or graduate level. Selected students will have an opportunity to work in a variety of engineering, architecture, and construction fields for up to 12 weeks in the summer. Successful interns will have an opportunity to return for subsequent summers while they are still in school and then be placed into a permanent position after graduation. Students who return for a second year and/or upon graduation may also receive tuition assistance.

Graduating interns who accept full-time positions will have priority placement into the Department of Army Fellows Program (www.nws.usace.army.mil/Careers/Recent-Graduate-Programs/), an exciting opportunity to receive extensive on-the-job and classroom training during your first two years of employment.

USACE employees are civilian federal employees, with no military service obligations. USACE Seattle District provides engineering expertise and water resource stewardship to deliver quality solutions that protect and serve the nation and fulfills commitments to tribal partners.

Responsibilities include civil works projects such as the operation of dams and reservoirs for flood risk management, hydropower generation, and recreation; ecosystem restoration and fish passage facility design and operation; maintaining safe navigation in our nation’s waterways; emergency preparation and response; and engineering support to other agencies such as on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund Program. Seattle District is also a recognized leader in design and management of the construction of military facilities for the Army and Air Force.

Interns can be architecture students or come from a variety of engineering fields including environmental, civil, water resources, structural, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, and construction engineering. We will be hiring interns in two locations: Seattle, Washington, to work in our Engineering Division and at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to work in our Construction Division. Select one or both locations on your application, depending on your interests.

Applications are submitted through USAjobs.gov and is open for continuous application and review through November 11, 2024. Submit your application soon to receive early consideration! For questions, contact Kevin Shaffer, Deputy Chief of Engineering and DA Fellow Coordinator (kevin.p.shaffer@usace.army.mil / 206-764-3660) or Christine Hobbs, Chief of Construction Services Section and Student Intern Program Coordinator (christine.hobbs@usace.army.mil/ 253-686-0191).

The DA Fellows Program provides opportunities for civilians to receive broad on the job training and development across a spectrum of positions within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  NO MILITARY ENLISTMENT IS REQUIRED!

The DA Fellows Program, previously known as the DA Intern Program, supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop technically trained engineers and scientists ready for entry level job duties. This program recruits, hires, and trains engineers and scientists to staff technical sections within the Seattle District.

Hiring for the DA Fellows takes place throughout the year with an emphasis during university career fairs. Positions are posted on the USAJOBS, Army Civilian Service websites or Direct hire flyers.

DA Fellows positions fall under General Schedule Classification and Pay. A current salary table for GS positions can be found here.

https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2023/Table041401012023.aspx

These positions are Department of Defense – Army civilian positions. No military enlistment is required. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Highly motivated engineers and scientists who aspire to work on all aspects of engineering and science related to civil works and military construction.
• Recent graduates with a qualifying degree.
• Careers include
  • Engineers (mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, hydraulic, hydrologic, coastal and cost)
  • Scientists (i.e. biologists, geologists, economists)
  • Architects
  • Real Estate Specialists

• Participate in an up to 2-year full-time training program through experiential learning, hands-on shadowing at on-the-job mentoring.
• Experience career-broadening assignments in the Seattle District through paid learning rotations that include engineering, planning, construction, operations, natural resource management, project management, real estate and military construction.
• Gain knowledge on the operations of different departments within U.S. Army Corps of Engineers including headquarters and centers of expertise.  This allows Fellows to explore interests related to discipline-specific specialties.
• DA Fellows are typically offered continued full-time employment and assigned a targeted position and career field once the program is complete.
• Develop leadership skills and a strong foundation for future professional growth and advancement.

The two-year DA Fellows program features a variety of broadening assignments and training classes throughout the Seattle District and USACE. Below are examples of potential rotation opportunities for hydraulic engineers, biologists, civil engineers and mechanical engineers (subject to change based on availability).