Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC)

Dudek•Oakland, CA

3d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape. Who You Are As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation. How You’ll Make an Impact EEPIC strives to expand the environmental, engineering, economics, and planning industries with a workforce that more accurately represents the communities where we live, work, and serve. The mission of EEPIC is to implement a unified internship program for all students in this business sector including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college and provide them with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a pathway into the industry. The Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC) program is a collaborative effort between seven firms (Ascent, Dudek, ESA, Fehr & Peers, Placeworks, EPS, and Rincon) who are all committed to change through the creation of more opportunities in the environmental, engineering and planning fields for students from underrepresented communities. Dudek is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Internship Program through February 6th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Program Details Internship will be approximately 3–4 months (May/June –August 2026) A minimum of 20 hours, but more hours can be available if appropriate. The program includes a collaborative 2-week charrette in July working on a project in Berkely, Ca (travel and lodging will be covered, if needed, during the charrette) You will be required to work in-person at one of our California offices. Please note, lodging is not covered for anytime outside of the charrette. What You Will Experience

Requirements

All candidates must include their cover letter and resume with their application.
Current upper division college/university students or recent graduates are desired. However, all community college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate students are welcome to apply.
Experience using Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word, Excel desired.
Qualified candidates should be studying one of the related topics of study:
Environmental Studies
Urban Planning and Design
Your resume and information may be shared with the other collaborating firms to ensure that you have an opportunity to participate
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

Produce planning, environmental, engineering, economic, and other technical work products.
Analyze data and contribute to research.
Work with diverse technical teams.
Learn about local planning, environmental, engineering issues, and requirements.
Conduct assignments in the field (i.e., visit project sites).
Participate in public outreach and collaboration.
Collaborate and network with other diverse students in the cohort.

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