Engineering Internship - Water Resources

Through this internship, learn how a project goes from an idea to a plan set to construction! Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water resources services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a summer 2027 engineering student intern with our Water Resources team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on client projects related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, scour and erosion control, watershed management planning, and groundwater modeling. You’ll provide project design utilizing AutoCAD, GIS/ArcMap, and various modeling software. You’ll assist with performing technical analysis, preparing construction documents, performing research, and writing technical reports. Depending on the projects, you may also have the opportunity to travel to job sites for field observation.

Responsibilities

Learn how a project goes from an idea to a plan set to construction; Perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work; Work closely with other team members and engineers on client projects related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, scour and erosion control, watershed management planning, and groundwater modeling; Provide project design utilizing AutoCAD, GIS/ArcMap, and various modeling software; Assist with performing technical analysis, preparing construction documents, performing research, and writing technical reports; Travel to job sites for field observation depending on projects

Requirements

Working collaboratively with others; Having ownership in the work you do; Using your talents to positively affect communities; Strong communication skills; Ability to contribute and work well on a team; Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Strong attention to detail

Nice to have

Civil engineering or biological systems engineering preferred; Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred

Benefits

Competitive 401(k) match; Tailored career development paths; Flexible work arrangements; Work with positive impact on communities; Wellness program; Traditional benefits package for full-time employees (health care, vision, dental, paid time off); Bonus system for full-time employees