Water Engineer Co-op/Intern

Arcadis; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,954 - 46,425; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

401(k)

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Arcadis in Columbus, OH is seeking a Water Engineer Co-Op/Intern for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, including treatment facilities, pipelines, and pumping stations.

You will also engage in data analytics, site visits, and collaboration with teams across the U.S. and internationally, using BIM and Power BI to optimize systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing water, wastewater, and stormwater projects including treatment facilities and pipelines.
• Support reports, presentations, and client meetings; ensure quality and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

BIM

Power BI

Job description

Role description

We are currently seeking a Water Engineer Co-Op/Intern to join our Water Business Line in our Columbus, OH office in Fall (September/October) 2026, Spring (January) 2027, or Summer 2027!

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large‑scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities

As a Water Engineer Co-Op/Intern, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience in various aspects of water engineering projects. Your role will involve evaluating, planning, designing, and supporting the management of projects related to water, wastewater and stormwater including treatment, pipelines, and pumping facilities. You will also be involved in assessing, developing, and supporting the management of sustainability and resilience projects, which include vulnerability and mitigation assessments, as well as planning and design for utilities, municipalities, and cities.

There will be an opportunity for field work where you will have the chance to conduct site visits, perform sampling, conduct water quality analyses, evaluate technologies, gather plant operations information, troubleshoot processes, and optimize systems.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support Asset Management projects by performing data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities.

• Assist in the design of various water, wastewater, and stormwater projects encompassing small to large‑size treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water and sewer mains.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio‑visual materials, and participate in client meetings.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Learn and use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid work ethic, with the initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges regularly. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with a self‑motivated, team‑oriented, and flexible approach to balancing and addressing new challenges as they arise. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities, have a solid understanding of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water, wastewater, and stormwater, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or another closely related academic discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors.
• EIT certification or desire to obtain.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for part‑time, as‑needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401(k), and optional well‑being benefits.

Salary

Salary range: $22.47–$33.70 per hour.