2027 Summer Intern - Water/Wastewater Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

TKDA Internship Program

Job summary

TKDA is offering a Civil Engineering Intern position in its Water-Wastewater Group for the summer of 2027. The internship provides hands-on planning and design support for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including underground utilities, drainage, wastewater collection, and water distribution.

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a water emphasis, proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and strong in

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and design support for municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Assist with design calculations, cost estimates, and preparation of reports and specifications.
• Support with research on materials and code requirements; participate in site visits as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MS Office

Communication

Travel locally

Education

Undergraduate in Civil or Environmental Engineering (water emphasis)

Tools

ArcMap

XPSWMM

SewerCAD

HydroCAD

WaterCAD

Revit

Job description

Are you an undergraduate who has a strong interest in Water / Wastewater, Municipal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Biosystems Engineering? Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to put your academic knowledge to work to address some of today’s engineering challenges? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team this upcoming summer as a Civil Engineering Intern within our Water-Wastewater Group!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians to provide planning and design support for a variety of municipal and water/wastewater infrastructure projects including: underground utilities, storm sewer and drainage systems, wastewater collection and treatment, drinking water supply and distribution, street design, and multi-use trail systems just to name a few. While working on these projects, you will assist with materials and code requirements research, design calculations, cost and quantity estimates, and preparation of reports and specifications.

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 in Bloomington, MN 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 or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure design.
• Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• 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.
• Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Previous experience and progressive responsibilities associated with developing construction documentation for various municipal or industrial water/wastewater infrastructure or facilities projects.
• Previous training or experience with ArcMap, XPSWWM, SewerCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD and/or Revit.
• Previous experience conducting on-site inspections and construction observations or performing surveying responsibilities, including operation of instruments, recording and interpreting data, and staking.

$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.