Environmental Engineering Spring Co‑op: Field Experience

Trinnex Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Massachusetts is seeking an Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering Spring 2027 Co‑Op to gain real‑world experience on projects that matter to communities across the country.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, collaborate with fellow interns, and see how engineering solutions move from an idea on paper to a project in the field, with tools like ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, and CADD. This role offers hands-on exposure to fieldwork and design activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelor's in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field is required.

Responsibilities

• Target Timeline: Ideal applicants will be available to work on a January to May cycle.
• Get Hands-On: Research and develop engineering solutions that support real projects — from analysis and planning to reporting and design.
• Work With the Pros: Collaborate with senior engineers, fellow interns, and multidisciplinary teams while learning how different engineering disciplines come together to solve complex challenges.
• Put Your Tools to Work: Build reports, presentations, maps, designs, and other project deliverables using ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software.
• Get Out in the Field: When opportunities arise, join our teams in the field and experience construction management activities firsthand.
• Build Your Future: Develop technical and professional skills, expand your network, and learn from engineers shaping the future of water, infrastructure, and environmental engineering.

Skills

Research & design collaboration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

CADD

Excel

Access

Job description

CDM Smith in Massachusetts is seeking an Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering Spring 2027 Co‑Op to gain real‑world experience on projects that matter to communities across the country.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, collaborate with fellow interns, and see how engineering solutions move from an idea on paper to a project in the field, with tools like ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, and CADD. This role offers hands-on exposure to fieldwork and design activities.