Engineer Intern (Water Resources)

About the role

This internship will focus on Water Resources. As a Bartlett & West intern, you’ll work in a stimulating and collaborative environment where you’ll gain practical experience and exposure to diverse perspectives. You will also be introduced to the Purpose & Core Values that drive the employee owners each day, along with the opportunity to understand the benefits of an employee‑owned firm.

Responsibilities

• On‑the‑job training for a variety of engineering activities.
• Operating in a learning capacity, gaining knowledge of general processes and procedures.
• Basic drafting skills and techniques.
• Working with an engineer or higher‑level technician in full plan development.
• Performing a variety of routine tasks that provide experience and familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices and programs.
• Learning on the job about miscellaneous survey activities and the operation of GPS and conventional survey equipment.
• Gaining knowledge of general construction observation processes, procedures, and field tests (e.g., materials testing) through on‑the‑job training.
• Exposure to a wide range of internal staff (Landscape Architects, Engineers, Field Surveyors, Design Technicians) and external staff (architects, contractors, utility/facility personnel, public clients).
• Working on a full range of assignments across various project phases.
• In‑office planning and design work combined with out‑of‑office field investigations and site visits.
• Compiling data and performing basic engineering design calculations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong motivation toward accomplishing a common goal.
• Effective communication skills.
• Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Team‑oriented with the ability to get along with others.
• Ability and aptitude to interpret and understand plans and specifications.
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technical software.
• Ability to pass safety classes and maintain a safety‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience with survey software, CAD software, and Trimble Business Center.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and processes.
• Basic knowledge of general engineering design practices or guidelines.
• Enrollment in a technical school or currently enrolled as a student majoring in an engineering discipline, with at least one year completed toward a bachelor’s degree (civil engineering majors preferred).
• 0–6 months of relevant experience.
• Experience with MS Office Suite required.
• Experience or exposure to Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) and/or Civil 3D software preferred.

Travel Expectations

• Must be able to travel in‑state and out‑of‑state on occasion for field work on construction projects, visits to other company locations, and business meetings.
• Engineer Intern may travel using a company vehicle or personal vehicle.
• Minimum travel is approximately 10 % of the time, depending on project needs.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required.