Hydraulics Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Hydraulics Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside experienced water resources and transportation professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Preference will be given to candidates who can participate for at least three months and work full-time. In this role, you will support senior and junior engineers on a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management. Projects may include roadway drainage systems, culverts, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, and green infrastructure solutions. Candidates should have a strong interest in hydraulics, water resources, and transportation infrastructure design.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline at an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.
- Coursework or demonstrated interest in hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater management, or water resources engineering.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates who can participate for at least three months and work full-time.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation and infrastructure projects under the supervision of senior staff.
- Support the development of stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and technical memoranda.
- Assist with storm drain, culvert, and erosion and sediment control design tasks.
- Utilize hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (such as HEC-RAS, StormCAD, or similar tools) as appropriate to assigned tasks.
- Assist in the preparation of drawings using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD.
- Format reports, calculations, and specifications to support project documentation.
- Support project file management, including organization of electronic documents, printing, and scanning as needed.
- Gain exposure to permitting processes, including NPDES and local or state stormwater requirements.
- Utilize company-wide and department-specific software to complete assigned tasks.
- Gain practical experience and broad exposure to STV’s organizational structure through diverse assignments and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
