College Intern

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a College Intern to join our Water Resources Engineering team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role offers hands-on experience that allows you to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects, while working closely with experienced engineers.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Civil Engineering degree and possesses strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a positive attitude. The position is paid at an hourly rate of $20-$23.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Civil Engineering degree from a local college or university.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work within a team under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on engineering work on real-world projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and partners.
• Assist in solving complex engineering problems.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work with a team

Highly responsible and dependable

Positive attitude and impeccable work ethic

Education

Currently registered in a local college or university pursuing a Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Position Overview

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a College Intern to support our Water Resources Engineering team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

As an Intern, you will perform hands‑on work to apply your classroom experience to real‑world projects and help you envision your future career. You’ll be an active member of our engineering team, working for our clients on projects with our most experienced engineers. You’ll be introduced to Wilson & Company’s culture, helping you evaluate our firm as a future career choice. As a valuable addition to our team, you will solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate with partners to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.

Qualifications

• Currently registered in a local college or university, pursuing a Civil Engineering degree.

Required Skills

• Highly responsible and dependable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Positive attitude and an impeccable work ethic.
• Ability to work with a team under the direct supervision of a Project Engineer.

Required Experience

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil3D drafting/design programs (a plus, but not necessary).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, primarily Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Understanding of hydrology and hydraulics.
• Working knowledge of CUHP, SWMM, and HEC‑RAS (a plus).

Job Details

• Job Location: Albuquerque, NM
• Hourly Rate: $20-$23 / hour
• Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.