Water Engineering Internship: Design, Impact & Mentorship

Mott MacDonald; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hybrid work policy

Early career networking

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is offering a summer internship in Iselin, NJ, designed to build foundational civil engineering skills through a structured three-month development journey.

You will work with experienced consultants, mentors, and peers to design engineering solutions, perform site inspections, and participate in client meetings, while refining documentation and reports. This program emphasizes collaboration, growth, and meaningful early career contributions.

Qualifications

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in your chosen field through previous internships, volunteering opportunities, 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, with a focus on continuous growth and delivering value.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to 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 our Early Career Professionals Network

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative spirit

Problem solving

Resilience

Relationship building

Education

Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald is offering a summer internship in Iselin, NJ, designed to build foundational civil engineering skills through a structured three-month development journey.

You will work with experienced consultants, mentors, and peers to design engineering solutions, perform site inspections, and participate in client meetings, while refining documentation and reports. This program emphasizes collaboration, growth, and meaningful early career contributions.