Engineering Student Intern - Water/Wastewater

MCKIM & CREED; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Work that makes a difference

Collaborative team

Job summary

McKim & Creed is hiring a Water/Wastewater Engineering Student Intern in Charlotte, NC. This part-time role starts Summer 2027 for a student pursuing a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

You will support a project team on municipal water and wastewater projects, perform design computations, and assist in drawings and bid documents. The position emphasizes organization, strong writing, and coordination with the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, junior status preferred.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Able to coordinate with Project Manager and design team.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and design services in support of municipal water and wastewater projects as part of a project team.
• Conducts technical evaluations.
• Prepares design computations and assessments.
• Assists in providing design/construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Reports to supervisor and completes tasks within budget and schedule.
• Coordinates with Project Manager and design team to complete work efficiently.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Design documentation tools

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: ENGIN004125

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Charlotte, NC 28227, USA

Description

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water/Wastewater (W/WW) team as an Engineering Student Intern, Water/Wastewater at our Charlotte office. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

*This position is for a engineering student intern to start Summer 2027*

YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Provides technical and design services in support of municipal water and wastewater projects as part of a project team.
• Conducts technical evaluations.
• Prepares design computations and assessments.
• Assists in providing design/construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Reports directly to their supervisor.
• Responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates technical evaluations and designs, technical writing of reports and correspondence with Project Manager and design team to complete work efficiently.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, junior status preferred.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organization and technical skills.
• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Strong writing and verbal skills.
• Able to complete work consistently with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands put on them by Project Manager(s).
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

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