Water Resources Design Intern

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC • West Columbia, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC (ICE) is seeking a self-motivated Water Resource Design Intern to join our team for a 12-week internship. As a Water Resource Intern at ICE, you will gain valuable industry experience by working with our Water Resource team. Internships with ICE allow you to continue your education with a real-world experience that will enhance your future academic experiences. There is room for growth within our organization for dedicated civil engineering professionals. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings. Internships provide an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals and to be treated as a respected and valued member of the ICE team. Once qualified candidates have been identified, the recruiting team will schedule interviews.

This internship spans 12 weeks, starting sometime in May and ending in August. The exact start and end dates will be decided during the recruitment process.

Position Summary:
The Water Resource Engineer Intern will work closely with project managers in the drainage aspects of traditional design-bid-build and alternative delivery infrastructure projects. The Water Resources Engineer Intern must demonstrate research skills and resourcefulness. The ideal candidate must be able to perform complex engineering functions, field data collection, and troubleshooting for a variety of water resource related projects. Duties will include assisting senior engineer with design, contract document preparation, procurement processes and program management assistance with an emphasis on the storm water design components. Ensures that project designs meet local municipality, State DOT and DHEC requirements for storm water run-off. Ideal candidate must be currently enrolled as an academic junior or senior in an accredited college degree program focused in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Prior internship experience is preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Experience with AutoCAD and other engineering/modeling software is desired.
• Strong MS Office skills required, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of any of the following: hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, any phase of civil design, project planning, drawing and specification development, calculations, report writing, wetland delineation, protected species, or stream restoration.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions to conduct field investigations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must complete a pre-employment screening; ICE is a drug-free workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of water resources engineers and environmental engineers.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Support civil design, stream restoration, and other water resources design projects.
• Support stormwater management programs and environmental permitting projects.
• Support various projects to include site assessments and wetland delineations.
• Assist in design preparation to include state storm water management plan requirements, drainage design activities on highway and bridge construction projects.
• Review documents and design work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in field investigations.
• Assist with surface water, groundwater, and soil sampling in various site settings.
• Aid senior staff with the preparation of technical reports, including compiling analytical data.
• Duties include field and office work with light travel.

Benefits

• Competitive and fair compensation packages reflecting our team members' qualifications and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization.
• Mentorship program.
• Collaborative learning environment.
• Guidance and support throughout the internship process.
• Regular feedback, special training, guidance, evaluation, and support from a team lead.
• Assistance with exploring career opportunities at the firm.
• Assistance with setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources.
• Opportunity to gain significant experience.
• Assistance with full-time employment opportunities upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern