Hybrid Water Engineering Intern: Design, Field & Mentorship

Thinklance LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Mentorship

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Portland, OR is offering a structured three-month summer internship for aspiring civil engineers. The program blends hands-on design work, site inspections, and client meetings to build practical skills.

Participants gain mentorship, career development, and exposure to digital tools, documentation practices, and sustainable project delivery, with a hybrid work policy requiring in-office presence in Portland three days a week.

Qualifications

• Progress towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in the field through internships, volunteering, or organization memberships.
• Creative thinking with a methodical, pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage with clients and colleagues.
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset focused on growth and delivering value.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborative spirit and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Designing engineering solutions.
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring.
• Joining project and client meetings.
• Refining technical designs and documentation.
• Analyzing reports and specifications.
• Exploring project and client management.
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation.
• Driving sustainable outcomes.
• Building connections through the Early Career Professionals Network.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication & presentation

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (in progress)

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Portland, OR is offering a structured three-month summer internship for aspiring civil engineers. The program blends hands-on design work, site inspections, and client meetings to build practical skills.

Participants gain mentorship, career development, and exposure to digital tools, documentation practices, and sustainable project delivery, with a hybrid work policy requiring in-office presence in Portland three days a week.