Water Engineering Intern

Arcadis•Middletown, CT

10h•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Water Engineer Co-Op or Intern for their Middletown, CT office in Summer 2026. The role is within the Water Business Line, focusing on protecting natural environments and water resources. The company emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss, and aims to power the world for future generations through sustainable solutions.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and work ethic
Initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges regularly
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible, with the ability to balance and address new challenges
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water/wastewater/stormwater
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another closely related academic discipline.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and supporting the management of water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance projects, including pipelines and pumping facilities.
Assess, develop, and support the management of sustainability and resilience projects, including vulnerability and mitigation assessments, and planning/design for utilities, municipalities, and cities.
Conduct fieldwork, including site visits, sampling, water quality analyses, technology evaluation, gathering plant operations information, troubleshooting processes, and optimizing systems.
Support Asset Management projects by performing data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities.
Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio-visual materials, and participate in client meetings.
Ensure project compliance with Arcadis practices and quality, health, and safety standards.
Facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
Work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility for collaboration across the U.S. and internationally.
Learn and use digital tools such as SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery.