Hydraulics Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV Incorporated; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a hydraulics engineering intern to join our team in Raleigh. The role offers hands-on experience alongside water resources and transportation professionals, focusing on hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management.

Responsibilities include supporting analyses, reports, drainage design, and drafting drawings using industry tools. Eligibility requires ABET-accredited coursework and an interest in infrastructure design; compensation ranges are provided and the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering at an ABET-accredited university.
• Coursework or interest in hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater management, or water resources engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects under supervision.
• Support stormwater reports, drainage studies, and technical memoranda.
• Assist with storm drain, culvert, erosion and sediment control design tasks.
• Use HEC-RAS, StormCAD, or similar tools for assigned tasks.
• Prepare drawings with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD.
• Format reports, calculations and specifications for project documentation.
• Help manage project files and permitting processes where needed.
• Gain exposure to STV’s organizational structure through diverse assignments.

Skills

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Stormwater management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering ABET-accredited

Tools

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Job description

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Hydraulics Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside experienced water resources and transportation professionals, gain hands‑on experience, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Preference will be given to candidates who can participate for at least three months and work full-time. In this role, you will support senior and junior engineers on a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management. Projects may include roadway drainage systems, culverts, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, and green infrastructure solutions. Candidates should have a strong interest in hydraulics, water resources, and transportation infrastructure design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation and infrastructure projects under the supervision of senior staff.
• Support the development of stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and technical memoranda.
• Assist with storm drain, culvert, and erosion and sediment control design tasks.
• Utilize hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (such as HEC-RAS, StormCAD, or similar tools) as appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD.
• Format reports, calculations, and specifications to support project documentation.
• Support project file management, including organization of electronic documents, printing, and scanning as needed.
• Gain exposure to permitting processes, including NPDES and local or state stormwater requirements.
• Utilize company-wide and department-specific software to complete assigned tasks.
• Gain practical experience and broad exposure to STV’s organizational structure through diverse assignments and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline at an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.
• Coursework or demonstrated interest in hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater management, or water resources engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Compensation Range: $45,675.00 - $51,903.00

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.