Water & Wastewater SCADA Engineering Intern

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. in Racine, WI is seeking a motivated Student Intern to gain hands-on engineering experience on real-world water, wastewater, SCADA, and municipal utility infrastructure projects from May to August.

You will work with experienced engineers to support planning, design, field work, and technology-driven solutions, while building practical skills and professional relationships with engineers, operators, contractors, and municipal staff.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in Civil/Environmental/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related water, wastewater, or utility technology program.
• Basic understanding of water, wastewater, environmental, electrical, controls, or municipal utility systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and an interest in hydraulic modeling, data systems, controls, instrumentation, or SCADA platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, drafting, modeling, and technical support using CAD, hydraulic modeling, data management, and related engineering software.
• Support the preparation of engineering reports, specifications, cost estimates, planning documents, and utility technology deliverables.
• Conduct data collection, research, and technical analysis for project designs.
• Participate in fieldwork, site inspections, and utility facility observations under the guidance of senior staff.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project quality and accuracy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Current enrollment in Civil/Environmental/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Hydraulic modeling software

SCADA platforms

Job description

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. in Racine, WI is seeking a motivated Student Intern to gain hands-on engineering experience on real-world water, wastewater, SCADA, and municipal utility infrastructure projects from May to August.

You will work with experienced engineers to support planning, design, field work, and technology-driven solutions, while building practical skills and professional relationships with engineers, operators, contractors, and municipal staff.