Water Engineering Intern

1 month ago


Detroit, United States Arcadis Full time

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36, people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Note: See below regarding the nature of this position being a prospecting position.

Arcadis is seeking entry level Water Engineering interns for our offices nationwide. Arcadis provides multiple onboarding and development programs created for our young professionals that support professional growth and help drive creativeness, innovation, and greater integration within our local, national and global teams.

Role accountabilities:

What you will do:

Evaluate, plan, design and support management of projects for water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance (pipelines and pumping facilities). Assess, develop, and support the management of sustainability and resilience projects including vulnerability and mitigation assessments, and planning and design for utilities, municipalities, and cities. Perform fieldwork activities such as site visits, sampling, water quality analyses, technology evaluations, and plant operations information, process troubleshooting, and optimization. Support Asset Management projects performing data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities. Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio-visual materials, and participate in client meetings. Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget. Learn, design, and manage databases, SQL server (including reporting and integration services), cloud-based computing services, and configuration of interactive dashboards. Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally. Learn and use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality. 

What skills do you need?

Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and work ethic The initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible, with the ability to balance and address new challenges as they arise Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water/wastewater/stormwater. Familiarity/ experience with AutoCAD.  Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another closely related academic discipline. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors.  EIT certification.

This is a general job posting and not tied to a specific current open position. Please make sure you create a search agent to be alerted of specific opportunities of interest. Candidates who submit their resume to this posting may be considered for all future openings as they arise.


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