2027 Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - Northern California

Kennedy/Jenks Consulting; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional Development

Networking

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consulting in Walnut Creek, CA invites ambitious students to join the 2027 Kickstart Internship Program. You’ll support water resources and related projects, with opportunities across the United States, including field work, reports, and design tasks.

The role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and networking. The internship follows a hybrid model with at least two days in the office weekly and a pay rate of $21 to $26 per hour, varying by education, experience, and

Qualifications

• Hold and apply engineering knowledge to project work.
• Collaborate with teams and clients on technical tasks.
• Develop and review calculations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects applying skills and calculations learned in school.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings.
• Visit project sites and assist field activities.
• Receive mentorship and participate in networking.

Skills

Calculations

Team communication

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Junior year standing in accredited program

Job description

We are looking for ambitious achievers to join our 2027 Kickstart Internship Program in Walnut Creek, CA!

Your work will support project teamsprovidingsolutions for water resources, water quality, wastewater and water treatment, and recycled water planning and implementation issues that our water environment, transportation, and industrial sector clients are facing. You will have opportunities to get involved in significant projects throughout the United States. These projects may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

What we can offer you

• Meaningful Projects and Work
• Mentorship
• Professional Development
• Networking and Collaboration

A Day in the Life of an Intern:

• Working on a variety of projects which allow you to apply skills and calculations that you have learned in school
• Managing ongoing projects and communicating with other team members and clients
• Attending and contributing to client meetings
• Visiting project sites
• Receiving mentorship and advising
• Networking with employees and clients

Qualifications:

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

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.

Pay rate for this position is anticipated to be $21 to $26 per hour, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, geographic location, and performance.

Intern Benefits Summary:

As a Kickstart intern, you'll enjoy the benefits package designed to support you during your experience. You will receive $15 per month toward your cell phone costs. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan and accrue paid sick time throughout the program, ensuring that your well-being and future are always a priority.