Water Resource Internship (Summer 2027)

Shine BrightX LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Greenville/Columbia, SC, seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineering student for a full-time Summer internship. You will work with licensed engineers on drainage and water infrastructure projects, assist with calculations, and prepare design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth, and ArcPro. Onsite work; housing/visa sponsorship not provided. Must have work authorization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student in an accredited college/university, preferably with at least sophomore status.
• Pursuing a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree with an interest in water-related infrastructure design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Civil design team on drainage improvements, including channel, detention basin, and storm sewer design, as well as site work and water distribution projects.
• Gain real-world experience working alongside licensed engineers on actual projects.
• Assist with calculations, cost estimates, and preparing design plans.
• Use software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth, and ArcPro.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external subconsultants, and clients.
• Participate in 1-2 site visits to observe project sites.
• Perform tasks and solve problems independently.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Google Earth

ArcPro

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work as part of the Civil design team on projects focused on drainage improvements, including channel, detention basin, and storm sewer design, as well as site work and water distribution projects.
• Gain real-world experience working alongside licensed engineers on actual projects.
• Assist with calculations, cost estimates, and preparing design plans.
• Use software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth, and ArcPro.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external subconsultants, and clients.
• Participate in 1-2 site visits to observe project sites.
• Perform tasks and solve problems independently.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status.
• Pursuing a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree with an interest in water-related infrastructure design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $23 to $27 USD, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

This internship is a full-time position for the Summer semester (May/June-August) based in Greenville, SC or Columbia, SC. The role includes onsite/in-office work. Woolpert does not provide housing, relocation, or visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have work authorization in the country of employment.