2027 Water Resources Internship (Civil Engineering)

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking Water Resources interns to assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams, water supply, levees, and related structures. You’ll work under a Hanson Professional Engineer to develop data, perform analyses, and support permitting efforts.

The role emphasizes data collection, regulatory research, and documentation, with opportunities to learn ArcMAP, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, and other software in a collaborative environment in Springfield, IL.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a related field (e.g., Civil, Environmental, Water Resources).
• Typically a sophomore or junior in a 4-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Data development using surveys, LiDAR, GIS, and CAD.
• Research local regulatory requirements relevant to the project.
• Define hydrologic parameters and discharge calculations.
• Develop hydraulic analyses using GIS, HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, StormCAD, StormWise (ICPR).
• Prepare documentation for quality assurance and deliverables.
• Assist with permitting applications and report writing.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcMAP

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

Job description

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Our 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.

Key Responsibilities: Water Resources interns will be expected to perform the following key responsibilities with the supervision and assistance of a Hanson Professional Engineer:

• 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

Qualifications

• Interns must be actively enrolled in a relevant field of study such as Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or Coastal Engineering.
• The ideal candidate, at minimum, will have successfully completed their sophomore or junior year and be actively enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university.

Key requirements are listed but not limited to the following:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

The hourly range for this position is $21 - $26 per hour for undergraduates.

$30 - $40 per hour for postgraduates

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

About

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

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