Wastewater Intern

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson • Saint Paul, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for a Wastewater Intern to join our talented Water/Wastewater team! This opportunity is for candidates residing in the St. Paul, MN area. You will join a collaborative, close-knit team working on municipal wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment projects both in the field and in the office. You will support field staff by assisting with construction observation of lift stations, force mains, gravity sewers, wastewater treatment facility improvements, and related infrastructure projects. You will also assist project managers and engineers with wastewater project development, planning, design, and construction administration while maintaining effective communication with staff, contractors, utility operators, and clients. Additionally, you will accurately draft project information using AutoCAD and related software for wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, and utility infrastructure, and gain hands-on experience with municipal wastewater systems, including sanitary sewer rehabilitation, pump stations, treatment process improvements, and regulatory compliance projects.

Requirements

• Candidate must have reliable transportation to travel to/from the office and nearby project sites during the summer 2027 season.
• Actively enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related undergraduate program.
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, site visits, construction inspections, and facility assessments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in construction inspection, monitoring, or supervision of utility or public infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection systems, lift stations, treatment facilities, or underground utility construction.
• Ability to read engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Support field staff by assisting with construction observation of lift stations, force mains, gravity sewers, wastewater treatment facility improvements, and related infrastructure projects.
• Assist project managers and engineers with wastewater project development, planning, design, and construction administration.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, contractors, utility operators, and clients.
• Accurately draft project information using AutoCAD and related software for wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, and utility infrastructure.
• Gain hands-on experience with municipal wastewater systems, including sanitary sewer rehabilitation, pump stations, treatment process improvements, and regulatory compliance projects.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability
• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays
• Paid Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree