Water Resources Engineering Intern — Hands-On Mentorship

DOWL; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a motivated Water Resources Intern to support hydrology, hydraulics, and GIS tasks across diverse projects. You will assist with field investigations, data collection, and the preparation of maps and exhibits using HY-8, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, receive one-on-one mentorship, and develop hands-on skills in water resources engineering, ArcGIS, and civil site design within a collaborative, safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• One to two years of college-level course work in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, preferably with a focus on water.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, analysis of alternative solutions, technical report writing, project design, and construction inspection.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of design projects.
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications to estimate construction costs.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using computer applications such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and HY-8.
• Other engineering related duties as assigned.

Skills

Field investigations

Technical report writing

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook)

Education

Two-year college coursework toward a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HY-8

ARC GIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DOWL in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a motivated Water Resources Intern to support hydrology, hydraulics, and GIS tasks across diverse projects. You will assist with field investigations, data collection, and the preparation of maps and exhibits using HY-8, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, receive one-on-one mentorship, and develop hands-on skills in water resources engineering, ArcGIS, and civil site design within a collaborative, safety-conscious team.