Water/Wastewater Intern

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a civil engineering intern to support design teams on water and wastewater projects. You will assist with research, drawings, modeling, and documentation under supervision.

This paid internship offers hands-on project experience, site exposure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced office and field environment.

Qualifications

• Current full-time student pursuing an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering, with an interest in water and wastewater projects.
• Familiarity with design and production software and the ability to develop project documents collaboratively.
• Previous internship or relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff with basic design tasks, research, and layout support.
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, and construction phases.
• Support creation of presentation and marketing materials.
• Participate in site visits and support responses to RFIs during construction.
• Follow quality control procedures and learn company standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and project teams.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: An intern supports the assigned design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Compensation for this position is$22-27/hourly, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead (architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers) with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases
• Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials
• Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
• Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
• Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
• Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others

Required Experience

Full-time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree incivil engineering with an interest in water and wastewater projects

Qualifications Preferred

• Coursework in a related field
• Previous internship or relevant work experience
• Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. The role includes construction site observations, which may range from several days to multiple weeks. The work environment involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions and requires walking on uneven surfaces commonly found on active construction sites.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law .