2027 Water Resources Internship (Civil Engineering)

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Chicago, IL

3d•$21 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Hanson is seeking Water Resources interns to join their team. The Water Resources discipline comprises engineers who perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling studies in support of planning, design, and permitting for dams, water supply reservoirs, levees/flood control structures, bridges, roadways, airports, and other water control and stormwater projects. This internship offers an opportunity to learn and advance within a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges its employees daily. Hanson's commitment to sustainability focuses on client success and partnerships that benefit communities and the environment.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in a relevant field of study such as Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or Coastal Engineering.
Successfully completed their sophomore or junior year and be actively enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Data development using surveys, LiDAR, GIS, and CAD.
Research of local regulatory requirements specific to the project.
Definition of hydrologic parameters and calculation of design discharge rates using various methodologies.
Development of hydraulic analyses using calculations and computer models such as GIS, HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, StormCAD, and StormWise (ICPR).
Documentation for quality assurance.
Report writing in support of project deliverables.
Permitting application development in support of project permitting.
Preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
Data collection for the preparation of engineering analyses, reports and studies.
Utilizing engineering software packages such as ArcMAP, MicroStation, HEC-RAS and SRH-2D.
Conducting field investigations and/or survey assistance to gather information.
Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; attending meetings; and operating technical equipment.