Water Resources Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

ESOP

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Water Resources Intern to support the design department in a learning-focused role. You will assist with research, drawings, and documentation across programming, schematic design, modeling, and construction phases, under supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and development of basic design skills while gaining practical experience in water resources projects and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in water resources and transportation projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office for documentation and communication.
• Willingness to learn and apply company standards and best practices.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions from supervisors.
• Interest in gaining practical design and documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior leads with basic design tasks, including research and layout support.
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, and construction phases.
• Participate in site visits and support RFI responses and review of shop drawings.
• Collaborate with water resources engineers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Follow quality control procedures and learn company standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

Water Resources Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

An intern supports the assigned design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

The hourly rate associated with this position is $22.00 - $27.00, which is based on education level.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist senior leads and other design team members (project managers and engineers) with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases
• Provide input on solutions to problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals
• Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands‑on experience
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders
• Collaborate with water resources engineers and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
• Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
• Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
• Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others

Required Experience

• Full-time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in water resources and transportation projects

Qualifications Preferred

• Coursework in a related field
• Previous internship or relevant work experience
• Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members

Work is generally performed within an office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.