2027 Water Resources Internship (Civil Engineering)

About the role

Hanson’s Water Resources discipline comprises engineers who perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling studies in support of planning, design, and permitting for dams, water supply reservoirs, levees/flood control structures, bridges, roadways, airports, and other water control and stormwater projects.

This internship can be located in the following offices: Chicago, IL; Harlingen, TX; Sarasota, FL; or Springfield, IL.

Responsibilities

• Data development using surveys, LiDAR, GIS, and CAD.
• Research of local regulatory requirements specific to the project.
• Definition of hydrologic parameters and calculation of design discharge rates using various methodologies.
• Development of hydraulic analyses using calculations and computer models such as GIS, HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, StormCAD, and StormWise (ICPR).
• Documentation for quality assurance.
• Report writing in support of project deliverables.
• Permitting application development in support of project permitting.
• Preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Data collection for the preparation of engineering analyses, reports, and studies.
• Utilizing engineering software packages such as ArcMAP, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, and SRH-2D.
• Conducting field investigations and/or survey assistance to gather information.
• Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; attending meetings; and operating technical equipment.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a relevant field of study such as Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or Coastal Engineering.
• Successfully completed sophomore or junior year at an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $21 - $26 per hour for undergraduates and $30 - $40 per hour for postgraduates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Performance bonuses.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans.
• Financial wellness plans.
• Work-life balance programs.
• Monthly educational webinars.
• Leadership training.
• Lunch & learn development sessions.
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Award-winning internship program.
• Employee recognition.

Culture

Hanson fosters an inclusive, diverse workforce with opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars.
• Leadership training.
• Lunch & learn development sessions.
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Award-winning internship program.
• Employee recognition.