Engineering Internship - Water Resources
About The Position
Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water resources services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a summer 2026 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, and scour and erosion control. You’ll provide project design utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS/ArcPRO, HECRAS, HECHMS, or PCSWMM depending on the project. 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
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (civil engineering or relatable)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work
- Work closely with other team members and engineers on client projects
- Provide project design utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS/ArcPRO, HECRAS, HECHMS, or PCSWMM
- 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
Benefits
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
