Water Engineering Intern

MSA Professional Services, Inc. • Champaign, IL

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About The Position

MSA has an opportunity for a Water Engineering Intern at our Champaign, IL office location. This position will offer students hands-on project exposure to a variety of wastewater planning, design, and construction projects in small and medium size communities. You will have the opportunity to see, and contribute in, projects throughout the summer. The various projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve. MSA internships are typically at least 12 weeks in duration, ranging from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026, with start/exit dates confirmed later in the hiring process. For engineering students seeking consulting experience with municipal projects, this is the position for you! Across the firm, MSA typically hires around 40 interns each summer.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or related) in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• A valid driver’s license required
• Previous related engineering intern or co-op experience preferred
• Prior experience in the wastewater field preferred
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Revit, Civil 3D or Auto CAD coursework and/or experience would be a plus
• A desire to learn more about municipal wastewater projects
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, data analysis, and data evaluation
• Assist with CAD work or project estimates
• Assist with construction submittal review and construction administration
• Construction observation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Construction staking for municipal infrastructure projects
• Preparation of permits for municipal wastewater treatment projects

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions
• Multi-disciplinary opportunities to follow interests and apply skills
• Support when needed and independence when not
• Competitive industry pay and a variety of perks
• Communities of Practice for sharing and collaboration
• Work-life integration support
• Commitment to learning with ongoing training options and tuition reimbursement
• Community engagement through volunteer opportunities
• Quality insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off of at least 17 days in the first year
• Paid holidays for 8 holidays in every calendar year
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Supplemental insurance paid 100% for life and disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) program for performance recognition

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees