STUDENTS

Typical Internship Positions

Even though we do not have credit-oriented internships, our interns get paid for the work they do, whether they work year round or just for the summer. A typical intern at DOWL HKM could perform a wide range of duties including assisting the survey or CADD departments, field data collection, project planning or marketing.

Scholarships

Currently, DOWL HKM supports annual scholarships through the Montana State University-Bozeman's College of Engineering. To qualify for one of these scholarships, the recipient must meet the following requirements:

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Be enrolled in a degree-granting program of the College of Engineering
Preference is given to children of the employees of DOWL HKM and incoming freshman.

If for any year an otherwise qualified first-time recipient cannot be identified, then the scholarship is renewable for another year of study.

ANSEP Program

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) is a comprehensive suite of outreach, recruitment, retention and placement strategies designed to help Alaska Native students fulfill their potential in college, and obtain careers in engineering and science related professions. ANSEP's home base is UAA but the program is spreading to universities throughout the United States.

DOWL HKM provides college scholarships for ANSEP students as well as internships and other employment opportunities. Annually we employ five to ten ANSEP student interns and graduates.

Meet Our College Students and Recent College Graduates

"Going to college while working is never easy. However, DOWL HKM not only makes it bearable, they actually make it fun. They are flexible with my hours and believe that my success in college can translate back to the firm. I love working here and encourage other college students to apply for internships. It is the best way to get experience!"
-Jamie Jespersen

"After graduating college, I interviewed with a number of well-respected firms in the region. During my interview, I could feel the positive attitude that surrounds the company. After accepting a position with DOWL HKM, it was clear that everyone is truly concerned about each other and the well-being of the company. Working at DOWL HKM has allowed me the opportunity to work on a very diverse range of projects in my first year. They encourage you to pursue your interests, and challenge you to excel in all that you do. It is also nice to work for the #1 rated H&H firm in the state. DOWL HKM is a great place to work!"
-Nick Smith

Resource Links

A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering - Provided by the National Society of Professional Engineers and National Engineers Week, this site includes an interactive U.S. map with information that tells us how engineers improve our lives.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Kids & Careers page of the ASCE web site offers civil engineering resources to students and teachers, including information on exploring civil engineering, careers, contests and competitions, teaching resources, research information, related products and "Those Amazing Engineers" booklet.

American Planning Association - This site features jobs in planning and affiliated fields. Job listings appear in the database for one week, so you'll want to check this site weekly if it's a part of your search plan.

American Public Works Association - The American Public Works Association [APWA] serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. With this in mind, this site will inform you of the most recent news in the engineering field.

American Water Works Association - This site includes information about education and training as well as the most recent happenings with water. With conferences, science and technology, and water publications, if you enjoy water, this is your site.

Building Big - Meet engineers who enjoy "Building Big." Learn about bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams and tunnels.

Discover Engineering - This site includes fun facts and information about the engineering profession.

Engineer Girl - Learn about the profession, specialties and college programs.

Engineering: Your Future - An informative and inspirational site for high school students contemplating engineering as a career.

Engineering.com - What do you need to keep informed and educated in the engineering profession? Find the answers here on this thorough and comprehensive site.

Engineering K-12 Center - Provided by the American Society for Engineering Eduction (ASEE), "This site lets you explore the different engineering fields, learn how to get and pay for an engineering education, and have fun with interactive engineering games and resources."

Engineers-international.com - This site gives an A-Z directory of engineering institutes of different fields with links to their web sites. Also on this page you will find an array of resources ranging from preparing for job searching, to different engineering discussions, to effective time management.

Journal of Engineering Education (alternate link) - This journal is published quarterly by the ASEE and serves as an archival record of scholarly research in engineering education. This site gives the most recent academic publication providing coverage and analysis of higher education.

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) - The NSPE Student page was developed as a resource for both high school and college students seeking information about engineering and the role engineers play in our society.

PLANetizen: The Planning and Development Network - A "public-interest information exchange" with daily news, announcements, and event calendar for the urban planning and development community.

Process Associates of America Conversion Factors - Extensive resource of conversion factors includes dozens of measurement types!

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) - PLTW partners with schools in support of encouraging students in the fields of engineering. It offers Organizations/Sites of General Interest for All and specific sites for Technology Educators, Girls/Women and Minorities; and Student Organizations and Competitions sites.

Pump Engineering Calculator - This calculator helps engineers with water pump engineering equations.

RPN Engineering Calculator™ - The downloadable calculator offers a choice of more than 250 solutions and thousands of conversion possibilities. The download is free for 30 days, then registration is required.

United States Green Building Council - The foremost authority on green architecture. Don't know what green architecture is? Find out what it means here.

Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students - These guidelines for engineering writing and scientific writing are designed to help students communicate their technical work. To that end, these guidelines contain advice, models, and exercises for common writing and speaking assignments in engineering and science.

What we want - Meeting the community's design challenges in extraordinary ways.

What drives us - Positively shaping our world with exemplary professional service.

What we believe - Honesty and quality work build successful relationships.