Water Resources Intern - Summer 2027

DOWL; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL is offering a summer internship on its Surface Water group, focusing on water resources projects. You will work with engineers on rivers, irrigation, stormwater, and hydraulic structures, gaining hands-on experience.

The role emphasizes field work, GIS/CAD support, and clear written and verbal communication, with mentorship and growth opportunities across Civil and Environmental services.

Qualifications

• One to two years of college-level coursework toward a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, preferably with a water focus.
• Completion of one semester in open channel hydraulics.
• Completion of one semester in hydrology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, analyses, cost estimating, and design.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Other engineering-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Field investigations

Hydrologic analyses

Hydraulic analyses

Technical report writing

Communication

Mathematical reasoning

Education

Coursework toward civil/environmental engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Surface Water

As a multi-disciplined consulting firm, DOWL is organized into specialized market sectors. You will join DOWL’s Surface Water team for the summer, working alongside experienced professionals on projects involving rivers and streams, irrigation infrastructure, stormwater and drainage, dams, and hydraulic structures.

Summary

As an intern at DOWL, you will join a team of engineers and contribute to water resources projects throughout the summer. In return for your determination and enthusiasm, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and experience you need to advance your career in water resources engineering.

During the internship, the successful candidate will perform engineering calculations, support project work using GIS and CAD applications, communicate effectively with team members both verbally and in writing, and participate in field work as assigned.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit us on the web at www.DOWL.com .

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• One to two years of college-level coursework in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in civil or environmental engineering, preferably with a focus on water.
• Completion of one semester of college-level coursework in open channel hydraulics.
• Completion of one semester of college-level coursework in hydrology.
• Driving is an essential job function valid driver’s license is required.

Desired qualifications also include:

• Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering-related fields.
• Extensive work experience, including experience outside the engineering field, will distinguish applicants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, alternatives analysis, cost estimating, technical report writing, and design.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Other engineering-related duties as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to communicate with and effectively present information to coworkers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract variables.
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as statistics, probability, and trigonometry.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is required to talk and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is generally an office setting, but intermittent field work is expected. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, while noise on construction sites may be high and require the use of hearing protection.

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