With support from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), PacTrans offered spring internship opportunities to high school and undergraduate students interested in infrastructure-related fields such as transportation, engineering, planning, computer science, and more.
At the end of the three-month long experience, students gathered at the WSDOT Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA to present their work with fellow cohort members, mentors, friends and family. Interns were placed in a variety of departments, including Hydraulics, Fish Passage, Traffic Management, Complete Streets, Freight, Geotechnical Engineering, and others.
Throughout the program, students gained hands-on experience and developed both technical and professional skills. Many learned technical skills, such as coding or field work (i.e. monitoring intersections, ropes training). Many also built interpersonal skills like networking and community engagement. During the final presentations, students proudly shared their accomplishments, which included coauthoring a USDOT ADCMS Report and improving local bus routes.
We are proud to have helped students explore the wide range of career paths available in infrastructure. By the end of the internship, students had not only gained valuable workforce experience and built their resumes, but also formed meaningful connections with mentors and peers. We look forward to their bright careers in the future!
