Water Engineering Internship - 2026

Thinklance LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mentorship and professional develop.

Hands-on project experience

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Tampa is seeking a civil engineering student intern to contribute to design solutions and site inspections. You will participate in project and client meetings, refine drawings and documentation, and analyze reports and specifications under experienced mentorship.

Based in the Tampa Bay area, you will work from the downtown Tampa office regularly, typically at least once per week, with 10–20 hours per week during the academic term.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a civil engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Demonstrated interest via internships, volunteering, or memberships.
• Creative thinking with methodical problem solving.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for client engagement.
• Based in the Tampa Bay area and able to work from the downtown Tampa office weekly.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering solutions and refine technical designs and docs.
• Conduct site inspections and monitoring activities.
• Join project and client meetings to contribute and learn.
• Analyze reports, specifications, and project data.
• Support project management activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage digital tools and drive sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering student

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Designing engineering solutions
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring
• Joining project and client meetings
• Refining technical designs and documentation
• Analyzing reports and specifications
• Exploring project and client management
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation
• Driving sustainable outcomes
• Building connections through the Early Career Professionals Network

About You

The company is looking for:

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated interest in the field through internships, volunteering, or organization memberships
• Creative thinking skills with a methodical and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage confidently with clients and colleagues
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset focused on continuous growth and delivering value
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork
• Based in the Tampa Bay area and able to work from the downtown Tampa office regularly, typically at least once per week, with flexibility as needed
• Available to work approximately 10-20 hours per week during the academic term

Compensation & Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in Mott MacDonald's 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development while working on meaningful projects

Training & Development

• Learning and development experiences that support career goals
• Dedicated mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Employee Resource Groups that help build connection and community
• Meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow every day