Water Engineer Intern

Cagayan State University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance (AD&D)

Paid parental leave

Reward and recognition program

Wellbeing programs

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

15 days paid time off accruing

Job summary

Cagayan State University is seeking a motivated student to assist with multidisciplinary water resources projects, including water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. You will help evaluate, plan and design infrastructure while supporting sustainability and resilience initiatives.

The role involves fieldwork, data collection, reporting, and collaboration with teams across the U.S. and internationally, using SharePoint, BIM, Power BI and AR to enhance project delivery and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Preferred: Internship or coursework in water/wastewater or related sectors.
• Preferred: EIT certification.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and work ethic.
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects regularly.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of water, wastewater, and stormwater concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and design water, wastewater, and stormwater projects including pipelines and pumping facilities.
• Assess, develop and support sustainability and resilience projects through vulnerability and mitigation assessments.
• Plan and design utilities, municipalities, and cities.
• Conduct fieldwork such as site visits, sample collection, water quality analyses, technology evaluations, and data gathering.
• Troubleshoot processes and optimize operations.
• Support asset management projects via data analytics and condition assessments.
• Prepare reports, presentations and AV materials; participate in client meetings.
• Ensure project compliance with Arcadis practices, quality, health and safety standards; coordinate timely completion within budget.
• Work independently and with teams across the U.S. and internationally.
• Use SharePoint, BIM, Power BI and AR to enhance delivery and collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication

Education

BS in Chemical, Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering (or closely related)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating, planning, and designing projects for water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance, including pipelines and pumping facilities.
• Assessing, developing, and supporting sustainability and resilience projects through vulnerability and mitigation assessments.
• Planning and designing utilities, municipalities, and cities.
• Conducting fieldwork such as site visits, sample collection, water quality analyses, technology evaluations, and gathering plant operations data.
• Troubleshooting processes and optimizing operations.
• Supporting asset management projects via data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and performance evaluations of water-related facilities.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and audio-visual materials; participating in client meetings.
• Ensuring project compliance with Arcadis practices, quality, health, and safety standards; coordinating timely project completion within budget.
• Working independently and collaboratively with teams across the U.S. and internationally.
• Utilizing digital tools such as SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality to enhance project delivery and collaboration.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications and skills:

• Pursuing a BS in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Preferred: Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater or related sectors.
• Preferred: EIT certification.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and work ethic.
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges regularly.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water, wastewater, and stormwater.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary range: $22.00 - $34.00, varying by experience, education, location, and other factors.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing programs, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off accruing annually.