Water Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Arup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan with up to 10% company-mq

Job summary

Arup in San Francisco is offering a Water Engineering Intern position to develop sustainable water engineering solutions across hydrology, water resources and civil infrastructure projects. You will collect data, conduct field investigations, and use ArcGIS or other georeferenced mapping tools to support design, planning and environmental assessments.

You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineering, with competence in engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineering preferred.
• Competence with engineering software and technical writing.
• Core understanding of water resources engineering and civil engineering fundamentals.
• Evidence of past engineering internship or extracurricular activity in the field.
• Ability to manage tasks with strong organizational skills under dynamic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable water engineering solutions on a variety of site development and civil infrastructure projects.
• Conduct data collection and field investigations.
• Use ArcGIS or other georeferenced mapping platforms to prepare utility plans or hydrology/hydraulic maps.
• Prepare 1‑D and 2‑D hydrologic and hydraulic models for flood risk assessments and water systems.
• Prepare calculations for water demand, pipe sizing, and rainwater harvesting sizing.

Skills

Engineering software proficiency

Technical writing

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Environmental Eng or Water Resources

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

InfoWorks ICM

PCSWMM

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

EPANET

InfoWater

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Water Engineering Intern

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The opportunity

• Develop sustainable water engineering solutions, including green infrastructure, flood risk mitigations, water treatment, water reuse, master planning, resilience planning, and sustainability assessments on a variety of site development and civil infrastructure projects
• Conduct data collection and field investigations
• Use ArcGIS or other georeferenced mapping platforms to prepare utility plans or hydrology/hydraulic maps
• Prepare 1-D and 2-D hydrologic and hydraulic models for flood risk assessments, stormwater management, and sanitary and potable water systems. Software may include programs such as InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, EPANET, InfoWater, and others
• Prepare calculations for water demand, pipe sizing, rainwater harvesting sizing and cost savings and other relevant hydraulic calculations for water systems
• Perform flood risk assessments of sites, infrastructure and communities
• Review and apply applicable codes, specifications and standards for the design and implementation of the above elements
• Develop awareness of interdependence among disciplines in delivering sustainable and resilient outcomes
• Provide work products for projects at various phases of planning, design and construction
• Successfully navigate the regulatory environment to gain approvals at various stages of project delivery
• Develop a big-picture awareness that permeates various skill areas in Arup
• Prepare reports, calculations, plans, exhibits and specifications
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to technical and non-technical audiences

Is this role right for you?

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civiland/or Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Civiland/or Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineeringpreferred
• Competence with engineering software and technical writing
• Core understanding of water resources engineering and civil engineering fundamentals
• Evidence of past engineering internship or extracurricular activity in the field
• The ability to prioritize and effectively manage assigned work tasks, andmaintainexceptional organizational skills under dynamic working conditions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential to team-based working
• Public speaking and presentation skillsappropriate forpresentations to colleagues and clients of varying levels of technical knowledge
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role
• Proficiencyin civil/water engineering, design and analysispreferred
• Proficiencyin 3D CAD (AutoCADCivil 3D,OpenRoads, etc.), GIS,HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS,and/or other industry-relevant softwarepreferred
• Proficiencywith hydraulic & hydrologic analysis toolspreferred
• Coursework or familiarity with sustainable design principals, and/or resilient designpreferred

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Advert Closing Date: 12th November 2026

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our members.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

San Francisco Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $24.50 to $47.50 per hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact your recruiter to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Arup acknowledges that our San Francisco office is situated on the traditional territories of the Muwekma Ohlone and Ramaytush peoples.