Contracted Student Interns - Floodplain Engineering Intern (UNPAID)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks a Floodplain Engineering Intern for the 2027 winter semester. This unpaid, part-time student internship provides technical and administrative support to the DCR Flood Hazard Management Program, including work related to development plan and permit review under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The intern is managed by the acting program director and mentored by senior floodplain engineers. The role offers practical experience in flood risk assessment, regulatory compliance, GIS mapping, engineering plan review, and hydrologic data management. The internship may be performed remotely, with options for in-person professional development, networking, and field experience. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of ArcGIS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and request guidance as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in learning to read FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
• Interest in learning how to review engineering and site plans.
• Interest in learning building code flood standards.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize MEPA development proposals from the Environmental Monitor and prepare initial project summaries under engineering staff supervision to determine whether proposed developments intersect mapped floodplains.
• Assist with NFIP audit functions, including compliance review and organizing documentation review.
• Draft clear summaries for review by senior engineers.
• Organize digital engineering and hydrologic files so plans, maps, and technical reports are accessible to program staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed