Engineering Internship - Water Resources

Olsson • Lincoln, NE

6d

About The Position

Through this internship, learn how a project goes from an idea to a plan set to construction! Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water resources services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a summer 2027 engineering student intern with our Water Resources team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on client projects related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, scour and erosion control, watershed management planning, and groundwater modeling. You’ll provide project design utilizing AutoCAD, GIS/ArcMap, and various modeling software. You’ll assist with performing technical analysis, preparing construction documents, performing research, and writing technical reports. Depending on the projects, you may also have the opportunity to travel to job sites for field observation.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (civil engineering or biological systems engineering preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred
• Passionate about working collaboratively with others.
• Passionate about having ownership in the work you do.
• Passionate about using your talents to positively affect communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work related to water resources projects.
• Work closely with team members and engineers on client projects.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, scour and erosion control, watershed management planning, and groundwater modeling.
• Provide project design utilizing AutoCAD, GIS/ArcMap, and various modeling software.
• Assist with performing technical analysis.
• Assist with preparing construction documents.
• Assist with performing research.
• Assist with writing technical reports.
• Travel to job sites for field observation (depending on projects).

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern