Water Engineering Internship - 2026

Cognitioworld; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Mentorship and professional dev

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Early Career Professional in the Tampa area to contribute to civil engineering projects. The role involves designing engineering solutions, conducting site inspections, and participating in project and client meetings.

You will help refine technical designs, analyze reports, and support ongoing project management while building professional relationships in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Progress towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Internships, volunteering, or organization memberships showing field interest.
• Creative, methodical, and pragmatic problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering solutions and refine technical designs and documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and monitoring.
• Join project and client meetings to align on requirements and progress.
• Analyze reports and specifications and support project decisions.
• Explore project and client management activities and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s 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