Water Engineering Internship - 2027

Thinklance LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Mentorship

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Portland, OR is offering a structured three-month summer internship for aspiring civil engineers. The program blends hands-on design work, site inspections, and client meetings to build practical skills.

Participants gain mentorship, career development, and exposure to digital tools, documentation practices, and sustainable project delivery, with a hybrid work policy requiring in-office presence in Portland three days a week.

Qualifications

• 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 with a methodical, pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage with clients and colleagues.
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset focused on growth and delivering value.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborative spirit and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication & presentation

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (in progress)

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 previous 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in Mott MacDonald's 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development
• Hybrid working policy requiring reliable commute to Portland, OR office with minimum three days per week in office

Training & Development

• Structured three-month summer internship program providing foundational career development
• Learning and development experiences supporting career goals
• Dedicated mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Employee Resource Groups to build connection and community
• Meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow every day