Civil/Water Resources Engineering Intern

MBK Engineers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to engineering projects

Integration into a community of experts

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Sacramento is seeking passionate water resources engineering interns for 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience in consulting engineering and opportunities to engage with local water resources. The position pays $24 an hour and requires students in relevant upper division engineering programs. Applicants should be self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and have a valid driver’s license. Interested candidates should send their applications to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an upper division undergraduate or graduate program related to engineering.
• Self-motivated and able to work within a team.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various water resources engineering projects.
• Work with project teams to complete assigned tasks.
• Gain exposure to local water resources and consulting engineering.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in outdoor conditions

Valid driver’s license

Education

Currently enrolled in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or water engineering program

Job description

Posted: 07 Jan. 2026

MBK Engineers is presently seeking eager, passionate, and diligent water resources engineering interns to work with our team during 2026. This internship will provide an opportunity to experience the world of consulting engineering while working within the local water resources community. Consideration will be given to both summer interns and those desiring employment during the academic year. This position will pay $24 an hour.

Company Overview

MBK Engineers, located in Sacramento, California, is a respected consulting engineering firm serving a wide variety of water resources-oriented clients across Northern California and beyond for over 60 years. The firm devotes its entire professional staff to the resolution of complex water resources issues and projects.

Desirable Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student in an upper division undergraduate or graduate civil engineering, environmental engineering, or water engineering related university program
• Self-motivated and able to work with a project team to complete tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions for the purpose of performing job duties required
• Valid driver’s license

What do we provide?

• Introduction into the challenging and crucial realm of local water resources
• Integration with community-recognized expert professional engineers who will challenge you and foster your professional growth through participation in exciting projects
• Challenging opportunities and assignments that will help you develop the skills you’ll need beyond college, including: task management, project coordination, analytical techniques, and engineering software and computer programming

What sets us apart?

At MBK Engineers, you will be integrated into a vibrant water resources community. We’ll look to match your career interests and existing skills with our ongoing workload needs. We’ll strive to integrate you into a set of projects and tasks that will expose you to new engineering content and support the development and extension of your skill set during your internship tenure with us.

What is next?

Please send a cover letter, academic transcript, and resume to [e-mail], including the job title “Engineering Intern” in the subject line of the email. Applications will be immediately considered.