Water/Wastewater Civil Engineering Intern

WithersRavenel; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

WithersRavenel in Cary/Charlotte is seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern to join our Utilities team for Summer 2027. You will assist with data review, research codes and standards, help develop layouts, design concepts, and detailed drawings.

Using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, you will generate drawings, reports, and other deliverables while helping keep projects organized and see concepts move toward completion. This paid, full-time internship runs mid-May through early August with a housing stipend.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Interested in applying classroom learning to real-world projects.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and ready to collaborate.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Microsoft Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data review and analysis for ongoing projects.
• Research codes and standards applicable to assignments.
• Help develop layouts, design concepts, and detailed drawings.
• Use industry software to generate drawings, reports, and deliverables.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Collaborate

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern to join our Utilities team for Summer 2027. In this role, you will assist with data review, research codes and standards, help develop layouts, design concepts, and detailed drawings. You will use industry software, such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, to generate drawings, reports, and other deliverables. You will also support your team in keeping projects organized and see firsthand how designs move from concept to completion. If you want to apply your engineering knowledge from the classroom to real projects, then WithersRavenel is where you belong.

Internships are paid, full-time roles from mid-May through early August, with opportunities in our Cary and Charlotte offices. A housing stipend is also provided for the summer session.

Why WithersRavenel?

When you intern us, you're not just joining a firm - you are joining an employee-owned company where your voice matters, your work is valued, and your internship is yours to shape. We are committed to providing a hands-on and meaningful learning experience to our interns. Here, you will find:

• Real-world project experience
• A professional network of industry experts
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Flexibility to thrive - balancing your internship with your life outside of work

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Interested in applying classroom learning to real-world projects
• Detail-oriented, organized, and ready to collaborate
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Microsoft Office is a plus

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.