Water Resources Intern — Sustainable Fieldwork (Chicago)

Arcadis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to join the Water/Wastewater team in Chicago, IL for Summer 2027. You will support and drive project development, interact with clients, and grow technical capabilities under experienced water professionals.

Ideal candidates are current students pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering degrees, with a passion for sustainable water solutions, strong communication, and adaptability to new technologies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in water/wastewater/stormwater engineering and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project evaluation, planning and design activities.
• Support development of sustainability and resilience projects.
• Participate in fieldwork tasks: site visits, sampling, water quality analyses.
• Assist in asset management, data analytics, and reporting for client meetings.

Skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Revit

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to join the Water/Wastewater team in Chicago, IL for Summer 2027. You will support and drive project development, interact with clients, and grow technical capabilities under experienced water professionals.

Ideal candidates are current students pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering degrees, with a passion for sustainable water solutions, strong communication, and adaptability to new technologies.