Water/Wastewater Engineering Internship

Hazen and Sawyer; Independence (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional guidance and career counseling

Direct mentorship with experienced engineers

Potential for full-time employment post-graduation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a summer/fall intern for their Cleveland office. The role involves a variety of water-related assignments including participating in fieldwork and assisting with engineering deliverables. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Opportunities for mentorship are provided, along with experience in the water/wastewater field which may lead to full-time employment post-graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in engineering programs relevant to the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be self-motivated and show attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fieldwork and site visits.
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables and reports.
• Work with experienced engineering teams 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor's/Master's in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

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

Hazen is seeking summer/fall intern for a variety of water-related assignments in our Cleveland office. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or conveyance projects. 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 80+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in fieldwork, site visits and potential client meetings.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering.
• 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.

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.