Water Engineering Internship: Design, Inspect, Innovate

Mott MacDonald; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mentorship program

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Arlington, VA invites motivated students pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering to join our summer internship program. Over three months, you will gain hands-on design experience, site inspections, and participation in client meetings.

You will be mentored by seasoned engineers, work with digital tools, and build professional relationships through our Early Career Professionals Network. The program emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest via internships, volunteering, or memberships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; collaborative mindset.

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

Creative thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (progress towards)

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Arlington, VA invites motivated students pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering to join our summer internship program. Over three months, you will gain hands-on design experience, site inspections, and participation in client meetings.

You will be mentored by seasoned engineers, work with digital tools, and build professional relationships through our Early Career Professionals Network. The program emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and real-world impact.