Water / Wastewater Engineering Internship

Hazen and Sawyer; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional guidance and career counseling

Direct mentorship with experienced engineers

Experience with various disciplines in the water industry

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm in Saratoga Springs is offering internships for summer, fall, or year-round positions. Interns will engage in various water-related projects, working closely with experienced engineers, and gain practical skills through fieldwork, site visits, and assisting with engineering deliverables. Candidates should be enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. There is potential for full-time employment following graduation, making this a valuable opportunity for aspiring engineers in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering program.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fieldwork and site visits.
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables.
• Work with experienced engineering team for mentorship.
• Manage data for process modeling and design.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment.
• Support multiple projects from planning through construction.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Self-motivated

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

GIS

Job description

Hazen is seeking summer/fall/year-round interns for a variety of water-related assignments in our Saratoga Springs office. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or conveyance projects. This opportunity includes working within one (or more) of Hazen's discipline groups, which include: CAD/BIM, civil, electrical, HVAC/plumbing/fire protection, instrumentation and controls, process mechanical, structural, or architectural. Responsibilities include integrating with design teams from initial studies and conceptual design through construction of pipelines, pump stations, and/or treatment facilities and attending field investigations and site visits.

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.
• Option to Include: Specifications about your region/office/team

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in fieldwork, site visits (mostly in-state) and potential client meetings; capable of walking around outdoors in xxx environments-may want to provide any physical specific requirements
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, process modeling, hydraulics, and design reports
• Work directly with experienced engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop
• Manage data for process modeling and design
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment
• Support multiple projects from planning through construction
• Add responsibilities as required by the specific position

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering (can add specific discipline to the role i.e. construction management, electrical, applied science)
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in group settings
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, GIS
• Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
• Prior experience in the water/wastewater industry
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering

What We Offer:

• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
• 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