Water Resources Intern: Hydrology Modeling & Field Insight

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking Water Resources interns to assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams, water supply, levees, and related structures. You’ll work under a Hanson Professional Engineer to develop data, perform analyses, and support permitting efforts.

The role emphasizes data collection, regulatory research, and documentation, with opportunities to learn ArcMAP, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, and other software in a collaborative environment in Springfield, IL.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a related field (e.g., Civil, Environmental, Water Resources).
• Typically a sophomore or junior in a 4-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Data development using surveys, LiDAR, GIS, and CAD.
• Research local regulatory requirements relevant to the project.
• Define hydrologic parameters and discharge calculations.
• Develop hydraulic analyses using GIS, HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, StormCAD, StormWise (ICPR).
• Prepare documentation for quality assurance and deliverables.
• Assist with permitting applications and report writing.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcMAP

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking Water Resources interns to assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams, water supply, levees, and related structures. You’ll work under a Hanson Professional Engineer to develop data, perform analyses, and support permitting efforts.

The role emphasizes data collection, regulatory research, and documentation, with opportunities to learn ArcMAP, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, and other software in a collaborative environment in Springfield, IL.