Job Description

Indigenous Support Design Intern

San Francisco, CA or New York, NY - can be flexible on location

About Sherwood

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment. 

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Overview

The Indigenous Design Intern initiative aims to establish a paid opportunity designed to support Indigenous communities & emerging Indigenous engineers interested in civil engineering practices, including sustainability, water resources, and nature-based infrastructure. The opportunity will provide hands-on engineering experience while honoring Indigenous values and the principles of future generations in design and decision-making.

The intent of this opportunity aligns with SDE’s values of long-term stewardship, environmental responsibility, and impact. We aim to support students interested in sustainability, resilience, and community driven design, integrating these values throughout stages of technical production. This will create meaningful access to the engineering profession for Indigenous students who are historically underrepresented in the field.

Role Summary

At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Design Intern to support our project delivery teams.

Minimum Skills

• For undergraduate or graduate students in civil, environmental, or related engineering fields (open to architecture).
• Open to early-career professionals with 0-2 years of experience 
• Familiarity with interpreting topographic information
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and cloud-based collaboration software (Google Apps, etc.)
• Willingness to learn knowledge in AutoCAD
• Mathematical skills
• Demonstrated commitment to indigenous community issues
• Experience working with tribal governments

• Knowledge of civil design programs or design programs (Civil 3D, Hydro CAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, Sketchup, etc.)
• Knowledge of Graphics or Adobe Creative Suite programs (Canva, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation (LEED , EIT, etc.)
• Knowledge of GIS principles 

• Flexible working - with every other Friday off
• Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
• Automatic 401k enrollment
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Compensation:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable amount is $25/hr. The disclosed estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. W e will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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