2027 Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - Southern California

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. • Irvine, CA

68d • $21 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

KJ is seeking ambitious achievers for their 2027 Kickstart Internship Program in Irvine, CA. The intern will support project teams in providing solutions for water resources, water quality, wastewater and water treatment, and recycled water planning and implementation issues for clients in the water environment, transportation, and industrial sectors. Opportunities include involvement in significant projects across the United States, potentially including field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, and design plans and specifications.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related Engineering field.
• Completion of a minimum of junior (third-year) standing in an accredited engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams providing solutions for water resources, water quality, wastewater and water treatment, and recycled water planning and implementation issues.
• Get involved in significant projects throughout the United States.
• Conduct field work.
• Prepare technical reports and calculations.
• Document pre-construction conditions.
• Assist with design plans and specifications.
• Apply skills and calculations learned in school to a variety of projects.
• Manage ongoing projects and communicate with other team members and clients.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings.
• Visit project sites.
• Receive mentorship and advising.
• Network with employees and clients.

Benefits

• Meaningful Projects and Work
• Mentorship
• Professional Development
• Networking and Collaboration
• Medical coverage or a $150 monthly stipend
• $15 per month toward cell phone costs
• 401(k) plan
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern