Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement and activities

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Vacation and sick time

Hybrid and flexible schedules

401(k), profit sharing, and stock

And more!

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber in Grand Rapids, MI invites a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will support design and evaluation of water and wastewater systems and learn through hands-on project work.

Ideal candidates are Civil/Environmental Engineering students with strong communication, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn in a team environment. This internship offers hybrid schedules and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit is a plus.
• Previous internship or project experience in water/wastewater is helpful but not required.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and evaluation of water and wastewater systems.
• Analyze data and assist in preparing engineering reports.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple offices and disciplines.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings to observe project conditions and progress.
• Learn how infrastructure decisions impact communities and the environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position: Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id: 2711

# of Openings: 1

Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time Internship

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a W/WW Internto help us keep building.

Working with our W/WW team, you will support design and evaluation of W/WW systems.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design and evaluation of water and wastewater systems.
• Analyze data and assist in preparing engineering reports.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple offices and disciplines.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings to observe project conditions and progress.
• Learn how infrastructure decisions impact communities and the environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit is a plus.
• Previous internship or project experience in water/wastewater is helpful but not required.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to meaningful work.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Candidates for this position can reside in the West Michigan market.