Water Resources Co-Op - Spring/Summer 2027

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Water Resources Co-op in our Cincinnati, OH office to gain hands-on experience across hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, dam safety, and stormwater design.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on real projects, under a mentor, while building a professional network and developing essential workplace skills. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program and have AutoCAD experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses and learn from industry experts.
• Collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations.
• Develop a robust professional network through events and activities.
• Work with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges.
• Participate in workshops to foster interpersonal skills for success in your career.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Water Resources Co-Op - Spring/Summer 2027

Job Locations

US-OH-Cincinnati

Category

Co-Op / Intern

Type

Co-Op

Overview

As a Water Resources Co-op for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Cincinnati, OH office, you will work closely with our team to gain experience in our Water Resources practice. Some of our services include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, dam safety assessments and rehabilitation design, stormwater facilities design, stream and wetland restoration design, and floodplain and drainage studies. You will take part in multiple diverse and multi-disciplined projects and learn more about the consulting industry from a proven leader. Housing assistance not provided, therefore local candidates preferred.

Through the CEC Co-op/Internship Program, you will:

• Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations
• Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities
• Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges
• Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program
• AutoCAD experience

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.