Stormwater Civil Engineer Intern

Dudek•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dudek’s Stormwater Engineering group is seeking a full-time intern for the Summer 2026 who is currently studying civil or environmental engineering. An ideal candidate will contribute to and gain experience from Dudek’s qualified team to deliver quality work with adherence to project budgets and schedules, build relationships, and engage in professional growth opportunities. General focus of the position is planning, analysis, design, and engineering support during construction of stormwater-related facilities, including grading, conveyance, flood control, erosion control, and permanent and construction stormwater quality best management practices (BMPs). Engineering professionals at Dudek frequently work on multi-discipline projects. Candidates can expect to work collaboratively with Dudek’s restoration/landscape architecture, environmental and water/wastewater teams.This position will be based in our Liberty Station - San Diego, CA office. This position will be in office (not remote).

Requirements

Civil or Environmental Engineering major at an ABET accredited university.
Prior internship experience related to stormwater engineering at an environmental consulting, planning, engineering, architecture, or multidisciplinary design firm.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple practices in a fast-moving, enjoyable, employee-owned organization.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or academic project experience related to stormwater engineering, drainage design, hydrology/hydraulics, or water resources engineering preferred.
Coursework or hands-on experience in stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, erosion control, or water quality engineering.
Familiarity with stormwater BMPs, Low Impact Development (LID) principles, and MS4/NPDES requirements preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, or hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS or HydroCAD preferred.
Strong technical writing, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Research, data collection, organization, technical analysis, preparation of results, evaluation of data, and interpretation. Research also includes contacting and speaking with equipment vendors/suppliers, construction contractors, and field specialists as needed to obtain high quality information.
Willingness and ability to learn and utilize various computer-based tools, including primarily AutoCAD and stormwater modeling software such as HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, FLO2D, AES, and WSPGW.
Prepare well written and organized technical reports, consisting of background, approach, data collection, analysis, conclusions and recommendations, including the creation of supporting and informative graphics and tables.
Prepare detailed construction cost estimates, including necessary research to obtain high quality information.
Develop solid understanding of project goals and objectives and use this understanding to prepare engineering improvement plans and technical specifications under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Civil Engineer.
Willingness and commitment to support any and all tasks necessary as assigned to provide high quality service and deliverables to our clients.