Intern - Water Engineering
About The Position
Join GFT , an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Water Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Joining the water team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Support real client projects by participating in the planning, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects. Assist with site visits, surveys, inspections, and data collection for utility infrastructure projects. Support preparation of reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Assist in reviewing subdivision, land development, grading, and zoning plans, including stormwater management and erosion control. Aid in preparing permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
- Demonstrated interested in water/wastewater engineering through prior internships, work experiences, or applied academic coursework.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in the field and contribute to project teams.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, and other specialty engineering software.
- Experience with municipal and private utilities is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support real client projects by participating in the planning, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Assist with site visits, surveys, inspections, and data collection for utility infrastructure projects.
- Support preparation of reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Assist in reviewing subdivision, land development, grading, and zoning plans, including stormwater management and erosion control.
- Aid in preparing permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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Career Level
Intern
