Summer 2027 Hydraulic Modeling Intern

Verdantas LLC; Holden (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Verdantas in Holden, MA invites applications for a Hydraulic Modeling and Testing Intern. Join a team applying physical and numerical modeling to water resources and civil infrastructure, learning to design, build, and test hydraulic models and test setups on real projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with CFD studies, physical models, data collection, and engineering calculations under mentorship, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful environmental engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Coursework focused on Civil, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Relevant college research or projects.
• Desire for hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CFD and physical model studies related to hydraulics and civil structures.
• Conduct testing using physical models or 1:1 component test loops.
• Collect data including flow velocities, pressures, and temperatures.
• Perform engineering calculations, model design, operation, testing, and data analysis.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Basic construction skills

Previous internship experience

Education

Civil, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering coursework

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a Hydraulic Modeling and Testing Intern to join our team in our Holden, MA office for the Summer of 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to work on unique engineering projects and learn about a combination physical and numeric modeling, as well as component testing. As part of our collaborative team, you'll gain hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing hydraulic models and test setups that help solve real-world challenges. If you're passionate about applying engineering principles to create sustainable solutions and eager to learn from industry experts, we'd love to have you on board.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct CFD and physical model studies related to sediment transport, pump station hydraulics, water supply, and treatment facilities, spillways, and other civil hydraulic structures
• Conduct a variety of testing using physical models or 1:1 component test loops
• Collect data including flow velocities, turbidity, suspended sediment concentration, dynamic and static pressure, and temperature
• Conduct engineering calculations, model component design, operation and testing of the model, and data acquisition and analysis

What You'll Bring:

• Coursework focused on Civil, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Relative college research or projects
• Desire for hands on work
• Basic construction and machining skills is a plus
• Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• 401(k) with Company Match

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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