Water Engineer Co-op/Intern

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; New Lexington (OH); On-site; USD 64,386,000 - 96,564,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

401K

Optional well-being benefits

Job summary

Arcadis U.S.Inc. in New Lexington, OH is seeking a Water Engineer Co-Op/Intern to gain hands-on experience across water, wastewater and stormwater projects, including design, planning and asset management support. You will have field visits, data analysis, and exposure to digital tools such as SharePoint, BIM, and Power BI while collaborating with teams across the U.S.

and internationally. Strong attention to detail, organization and communication are essential as you learn and contribute to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or related field.
• Preferred internship or coursework in water/wastewater or related sectors.
• EIT certification or desire to obtain.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, design and support water, wastewater and stormwater projects.
• Conduct site visits, sampling, water quality analyses and tech evaluations.
• Support Asset Management through data analytics and condition assessments.
• Assist in design of small to large water facilities and pumps.
• Prepare reports and presentations; attend client meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

BIM

Power BI

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are currently seeking a Water Engineer Co-Op/Intern to join our Water Business Line in our New Lexington, OH office in 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 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.

In addition, you may be responsible for the following:

• Assist in the design of various water, wastewater, and stormwater projects encompassing small to large-sized 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
• Local Candidates Preferred

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for part‑time, as‑needed positions.

• EAP
• 401K
• optional well‑being benefits

The salary range for this position is $22.47-$33.70/hr.