Engineering Intern - Water Resources

Walter P Moore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Job summary

Walter P Moore invites an Engineering Intern - Water Resources to join our Houston/Dallas/Fort Worth program. You will work with project teams on public water and drainage projects and gain exposure to hydrologic analyses, FEMA studies, and infrastructure design.

The internship emphasizes fundamentals in civil/site development, Excel proficiency, and strong communication. Flexible schedules and an in-house development track are part of the program.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or completing coursework in related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with hydrology/hydraulics concepts and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams on water resources projects and analyses.
• Contribute to hydrologic/hydraulic analyses and design tasks.
• Participate in FEMA studies and drainage-related studies.
• Join in-house staff development programs.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Excel

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering BS

Hydrology coursework

Graduate program (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM5

ArcGIS

Job description

Engineering Intern - Water Resources

Job Location

US-TX-Houston | US-TX-Dallas | US-TX-Fort Worth

Responsibilities

We seek well-prepared students from top engineering schools who are interested in expanding their education in civil and water resources engineering through the internship program offered at Walter P Moore. As an engineering intern in our water resources engineering group, you will participate with our project teams on a variety of public water and drainage-related projects, including commercial development assessment and design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, FEMA studies, roadway drainage design, flood warning system development, and public infrastructure projects. You will also be eligible to participate in our in-house staff development program.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a sound technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, and enthusiasm for the challenges of water resources engineering. Understanding of basic hydrologic and hydraulic principles and familiarity with Microsoft Excel is required. Prior experience on civil site development or drainage study projects is beneficial, but not required. Experience with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, SWMM5 and/or ArcGIS is preferred.

• BS in Civil Engineering or completing coursework.
• Completed or currently enrolled in university-level coursework in hydrology and/or hydraulics
• Accepted to or planning to apply for a graduate program in Civil Engineering (Water Resources emphasis preferred)
• Strong written communication and technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication
• Available for a minimum of 20 hours per week (flexible schedules are negotiable)

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world's most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 27 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.