2027 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Water Resources

TKDA; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured summer internship

Mentorship programs

Job summary

TKDA’s summer internship in Bloomington, MN invites undergraduates pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering with a focus on water resources or hydrology/hydraulics to apply.

You will work with engineers, designers and technicians on storm water drainage design, modeling and plan development under supervision of a PE or hydrologist. Expect a 40-hour work week with potential overtime, from May 25 to August 13, 2027, with hybrid or office-based work arrangements and a structured program including

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in water resources or hydrology/hydraulics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to discuss with team and assist with reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, modeling, and plan development of storm water drainage systems.
• Work under supervision of an PE or Hydrologist.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and technicians on transportation infrastructure projects.

Education

Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources or hydrology / hydraulics

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources or hydrology / hydraulics, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside a group Engineers, Designers, and Technicians who have established a reputation for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design/build contractors. While working directly with a Professional Engineer or Hydrologist, you will assist with the design, modeling, and plan development of storm water drainage systems.

The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources or hydrology / hydraulics.
• Previous experience or training with CADD software (Microstation and AutoCAD).
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with GIS and drainage software (SWMM, P8, HEC programs).
• Knowledge of MnDOT design and plan standards.

$20 - $24 an hour

Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

TKDA Internship Program

TKDA’s internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!

**Please note that the formal interview process for all internship positions at TKDA will begin in late October.

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

Pre-Employment Screening

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.