Water/Wastewater Engineering Internship

Hazen and Sawyer; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional guidance and career counseling

Direct mentorship with experienced engineers

Experience across various disciplines within the water industry

Exposure to the environmental consulting industry

Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation

Job summary

A water resource management company is seeking an intern for its Cincinnati office. This role offers the chance to work on various water-related projects, including treatment facilities and distribution systems. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced engineers and gain practical experience. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited program and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. There will also be potential opportunities for full-time employment upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with experienced engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop.
• Sit on a project team from initial studies and conceptual design through construction.
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies and design reports.
• Manage data for process modeling and design.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment.
• Participate in fieldwork and local site visits.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree program

Job description

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field)

Hazen is seeking an intern in our Cincinnati office. As part of our design and process teams, you will work on a variety of water-related assignments. Project opportunities include drinking water treatment facilities and distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities, sewer and stormwater collection systems, and other water resource management projects.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with experienced engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop
• Sit on a project team from initial studies and conceptual design through construction
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, hydraulics, and design reports
• Manage data for process modeling and design
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment
• Participate in fieldwork and local site visits

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree program
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

• Professional guidance and career counseling
• Direct mentorship with experienced engineers
• Experience with a variety of disciplines within the water industry
• Exposure to the environmental consulting industry
• Potential opportunity for full‑time employment upon graduation