Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineering Intern

Consor Engineers • Knoxville, TN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Consor Engineers is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join its Tennessee office. The position is intended for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline who want hands-on experience with municipal water and wastewater treatment projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern will support the planning, design, and evaluation of treatment facilities and contribute to technical analyses, reports, and design efforts while gaining exposure to treatment processes, facility operations, and multidisciplinary project delivery. The internship provides exposure to municipal treatment projects and a foundation for a career in water and wastewater engineering.

The role operates in a hybrid setting split between office and field environments. It routinely involves standard office equipment and may occasionally involve exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project needs. Physical activities include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, and hearing; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling; and occasional operation of a company vehicle and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds.

The company describes career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility for some benefits depending on full-time status or hours worked. The role requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Completed an undergraduate engineering degree.
• Strong interest in water and/or wastewater treatment engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or research experience related to water or wastewater treatment processes.
• Familiarity with engineering calculations, technical writing, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with treatment process modeling or design software.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including new facilities, expansions, and rehabilitation projects.
• Assist with treatment process evaluations, calculations, and system sizing.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, feasibility studies, and planning documents.
• Assist with developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical team members.
• Support high-quality, client-focused project delivery.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, an on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and term life insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

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