Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Colliers; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks Water/Wastewater Engineering Interns for our Holmdel, NJ office this Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience designing municipal water systems, reviewing drawings, and supporting permitting with regulators.

Training on AutoCAD and collaboration with experienced engineers will help you grow technical and professional skills in a real project environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering degrees, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related program.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects.
• Read and review project drawings and plans.
• Use AutoCAD to design water and wastewater systems, pumps, and pipelines.
• Observe project sites and evaluate contractor work for design issues.
• Perform hydraulic modelling and prepare design calculations and reports.
• Support environmental permitting and regulatory coordination.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Water/Wastewater Engineering Interns to join our Holmdel, NJ office for Summer 2027!

Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment. As an intern with our team, you will gain hands‑on experience designing municipal water systems, navigating local, state, and federal stakeholders, and work alongside a team that values innovation, professional development, and career advancement.

Join our Governmental Services team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing wastewater treatment facilities, overseeing public infrastructure improvement in your local town, identifying and mapping municipal assets or working alongside local communities to win grants funding parks and recreation projects, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will Accelerate YOUR Success!

Responsibilities

• Our interns will assist technical staff on day-to-day projects.
• Read and review project drawings and plans.
• Enhance your technical skills with hands‑on experience using AutoCAD to design:
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Pump Systems
  • Pipelines
• Observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design.
• Perform hydraulic modelling, prepare design specifications and design calculations, and produce technical reports.
• Support environmental permitting applications and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related program.
• Previous coursework and interest in potable water and wastewater design work is preferred.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)