Internship Program

Bridging the Gap Between Academia & Industry

Welch Comer’s internship works to bridge the gap between academia and industry. School helps build your technical foundation, but with how broad civil engineering can be it is important to gain practical hands-on application. With Welch Comer’s paid internship program, you can take the knowledge gained from school and bring it to life on real projects.

Our intern program is designed to immerse students into the industry as well as Welch Comer’s culture both in the field and in the office. Each year our program selects students to work in our Coeur d’Alene or Spokane Valley offices. You’ll join a supportive, values-driven team on real projects, with mentorship that builds practical, day-to-day skills and leads to resume-ready accomplishments.

Discover where you can make the biggest impact.

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I’m so glad I did this internship, each day was something new and interesting to learn, from surveying to drafting to construction!

– Callen | 2025 Summer Intern

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My internship at Welch Comer has been an incredibly valuable experience. I had the opportunity to work on real engineering projects alongside a supportive and knowledgeable team. The hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to different aspects of the industry helped me grow both technically and professionally.

– Ethan | 2025 Summer Intern (now full-time employee of Welch Comer since Summer of 2026)

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INTERNSHIP FAQ

What education is required to be an intern at Welch Comer?

Selected interns typically have at least one year of undergraduate experience in a civil engineering program.

What will you do?

By design, Welch Comer interns are exposed to a variety of tasks and projects. Our intent is to provide you diverse experiences that will help you understand what you enjoy most about the industry.

Who will be your mentor?

Each intern will have a Professional Engineer serve as a mentor. Mentors will help you with personal and professional growth, provide guidance through technical challenges, and expose you to other professionals and disciplines.

Where will you work?

Typically, your work will be in-office, either in our Coeur d’Alene or Spokane Valley location. On occasion, we’ll expose you to certain types of field work essential to an engineer’s development.