Water Resources Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
DOWL is seeking an enthusiastic intern to provide engineering assistance on a wide variety of engineering projects. This internship program aims to find candidates passionate about water resources and provide personal, one-on-one mentorship to help them realize their dreams of becoming a successful Water Resources Engineer. The intern will use GIS applications to determine watershed characteristics and develop map exhibits, perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using water-related software (HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), support other engineering discipline groups (e.g., geotechnical, transportation, structural), perform field work, and provide construction administration support.
Requirements
- One to two years of college-level course work in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering, preferably with a focus on water.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to co-workers.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as statistics, probabilities, and trigonometry.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
- Required to talk and to hear.
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields
- ARC GIS & AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge and experience is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Assist with field investigations, analysis of alternative solutions, cost estimating, technical report writing, final design, and construction inspection.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using computer applications such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and HY-8.
- Other engineering related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Support your growth
- Great benefits
- Culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
