Civil Engineering Intern

Shaw Industries Ltd; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship (Hourly)

Job summary

Watershed Geo, a global company headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, offers a rotational Civil Engineering Intern program for Summer 2027. Interns will gain hands-on exposure across Engineering, R&D, Sales, Field Operations, and business fulfillment.

This paid internship provides mentorship, professional development, and a capstone presentation, with in-person experience in Alpharetta or Chattanooga, working in a real-world product development setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or related Engineering.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD or GIS is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple departments to gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of Watershed Geo’s technologies.
• Support engineering teams with design reviews, testing, data collection, and technical documentation.
• Spend time with inside and outside sales teams to understand solution development and customer engagement.
• Participate in field operations to observe real-world application of engineered solutions.
• Assist research & development teams with product testing and innovation initiatives.
• Engage with business operations and fulfillment teams to understand project coordination and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Civil Engineering degree (B.S. or higher)

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Civil Engineering Intern

Position Overview

Civil Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Watershed Geo is a global company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, that develops intellectual property and provides technical solutions for ongoing problematic environmental and renewable energy infrastructure. Watershed Geo is majority owned by Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, and has experienced solid growth in recent years because of their cutting-edge technologies.

We are seeking a motivated and curious Civil Engineering Intern for a rotational, immersive internship experience designed to provide broad exposure across Watershed Geo’s business. Rather than supporting a single team, interns will spend varying amounts of time working alongside and learning from Engineering, Research & Development, Sales, Field Operations, and business operations/fulfillment. This role provides hands‑on experience with real engineering and technology‑driven projects while offering a holistic view of how solutions are developed, sold, delivered, and supported—giving interns insight into how a growing company operates end‑to‑end, rather than functioning as a small part of a large organization.

• Duration:10–12 weeks (Summer 2027)




• Location:Alpharetta, GA or Chattanooga, TN (in-person preferred)




• Compensation:Paid internship (Hourly)




• Mentorship, professional development, and capstone presentation at end of program.

Key Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple departments to gain hands‑on exposure to the full lifecycle of Watershed Geo’s technologies.




• Support engineering teams with design reviews, testing, data collection, and technical documentation.




• Spend time with inside and outside sales teams to understand solution development and customer engagement.




• Participate in field operations to observe real-world application of engineered solutions.




• Assist research & development teams with product testing and innovation initiatives.




• Engage with business operations and fulfillment teams to understand project coordination and execution.




• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing aBachelor’s or Master’s degreein Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).




• Exposure to engineering or design software (AutoCAD®, GIS, etc.) is a plus.




• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.




• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.