Water Resources-Co-Op (Summer 2027)

Cagayan State University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cagayan State University offers an internship with the Water Resources group in Cincinnati, focusing on GIS data processing, hydrologic modeling, and design documentation. You will assist with AutoCAD Civil 3D models, field data collection, and supporting project managers across multiple disciplines.

Ideal candidates are Civil or Environmental Engineering students, proficient in MS Office and GIS tools, with strong communication, organization, and independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
• Exposure to hydrologic and hydraulic software (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM) is a plus.
• Must be a college student pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering and scientific staff with data processing and management using GIS to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare spreadsheets, graphs, and figures for design reports.
• Prepare design and construction plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, and construction estimates.
• Assist with field work for data collection, site inspections, and observations.
• Build surface models in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Support Project Managers with various tasks to advance and track project progress.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Hydrologic software

Driver's license

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree (pursuing)

Technical discipline

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Assist engineering and scientific staff with data processing and management using GIS to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare spreadsheets, graphs, and figures for design reports.
• Prepare design and construction plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, and construction estimates.
• Assist with field work for data collection, site inspections, and observations.
• Build surface models in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Support Project Managers with various tasks to advance and track project progress.

Internship is with the local Water Resources group, with possible opportunities to assist in Geotechnical, Transportation, and Environmental Services disciplines.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); desired software includes AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
• Exposure to hydrologic and hydraulic software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM is a plus.
• Must be a college student pursuing a Civil and/or Environmental Engineering degree or other technical discipline.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.