The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work from home.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.
Work Schedule – This is a summer intern position expected to last for roughly three (3) months during the summer of 2024. Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8\:00 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
Work Environment – You will primarily work in an office environment and may periodically be outdoors in all types of inclement weather. This position will primary be at SEA, however there may be opportunities to work remotely as applicable.
Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than five months.
Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

This is a full-time summer internship position. As part of the Aviation Environmental team, you will help support the Stormwater Program at SEA. This program evaluates, implements and manages best management practices (BMPs) and low-impact development (LID) or green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) techniques to effectively manage stormwater runoff from the facility in compliance with the Port of Seattle's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

Inventory, prioritize and evaluate the effectiveness of existing stormwater BMPs
Coordinate with consultants for new and on-going stormwater studies
Perform routine inspections of stormwater infrastructure
Conduct field mapping investigations to provide updates or corrections to the stormwater basemap
Preparation of data for NPDES permit submittals
Evaluation of field and analytical lab data
Coordination with Aviation Maintenance for preventative maintenance of stormwater BMPs

A student – You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as Civil, Environmental or Biological Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or related.
Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
Problem Solver – You are driven to solve problems and improve a program.
Adaptable – You are flexible in an environment with competing tasks and responsibilities. You take into consideration and balance multiple, sometimes competing, stakeholders’ interests, and can facilitate conversations discussing solutions.
Curious – You have a desire to learn about stormwater infrastructure and the protection of water quality.

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