Stormwater planning and management often falls behind as a priority for communities. This is understandable with the ever-present demands for providing clean drinking water and adequate collection and treatment of wastewater, along with many other competing needs for resources to keep a community running.

A few years ago, Idaho and Montana went from being Lewis and Clark’s rest stops as they endeavored to find the Pacific Ocean to one of the best places in the region to call home. All of us born and raised in these regions, while we aren’t surprised in the least that people want to move here, are finding it challenging to accommodate this unprecedented growth.

With summer in full swing and classrooms on pause, it’s time once again to welcome a new class of bright minds ready to dive into the world of engineering. At Great West, we believe in investing in future leaders, and our internship program is one way we live out our commitment to growth, mentorship, and empowerment.