Intern (Wastewater)

Cognitioworld; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cognitioworld is seeking an eager student engineer to assist in water and wastewater design, drafting, and permitting tasks in a collaborative environment. The role supports civil/environmental projects for municipal and private clients, with field work and report writing components.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree, proficient in Word/Excel, and familiar with AutoCAD or Revit. Growth opportunities exist within a multidisciplinary firm in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering, preferably Civil or Environmental, at an accredited college or university.
• Good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports, procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Effective presentation and communication skills with staff members.
• Mathematical skills appropriate to engineering calculations and design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in water/wastewater process and pipeline design projects for private and municipal clients.
• Support Civil Engineering design and calculations for water, wastewater, and stormwater components of Land Development projects.
• Participate in technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications, and technical plans.
• Complete permit applications for processing.
• Conduct field work including water sampling, site inspection, and construction administration support with field observation reports.
• Prepare plans using AutoDesk Civil 3D.

Skills

Word

Excel

Analytical thinking

Presentations

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in water/wastewater process and pipeline design projects for private and municipal clients.
• Support Civil Engineering design and calculations for water, wastewater, and stormwater components of Land Development projects.
• Participate in technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications, and technical plans.
• Complete permit applications for processing.
• Conduct field work including water sampling, site inspection, and construction administration support with field observation reports.
• Prepare plans using AutoDesk Civil 3D.

This position involves assisting a team of engineers and project managers with Civil and Environmental designs and permitting in a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering, preferably Civil or Environmental, at an accredited college or university.
• Good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports, procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Effective presentation and communication skills with staff members.
• Mathematical skills appropriate to engineering calculations and design.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and possess specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.

Training & Development

Opportunities to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's global environment.

Career Progression

Potential to grow within a multidisciplinary firm offering engineering, planning, and environmental expertise across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets.