2027 Summer Internship – Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Engineering

About the Role

Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment. BETA Group, Inc. is seeking motivated candidates for our 2027 Summer Internship – Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Engineering program. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of real-world environmental, drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater projects alongside a team of experienced engineers, planners, and scientists. This is a valuable opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain practical skills that will support your future in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable hands-on experience to begin building your engineering career
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world water and environmental engineering challenges
• Conduct field investigations, data collection, and site visits with engineering staff
• Support a variety of active projects across both design and construction phases
• Contribute to project tasks and deliverables while learning new technical skills
• Develop a deeper understanding of the engineering profession through practical experience
• Collaborate with and learn from experienced engineers, planners, and technical staff
• Take initiative in your learning by asking thoughtful questions and actively engaging with your team

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
• Understanding of general engineering theory and concepts
• Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical aptitude with an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• General working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or other CAD platform
• OSHA 10 Certification

About BETA Group

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services.

Pay

$22-27/hr

Preferred location is BETA's Norwood, MA office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations.