Engineering Intern - Water Resources

Responsibilities

We seek well-prepared students from top engineering schools who are interested in expanding their education in civil and water resources engineering through the internship program offered at Walter P Moore. As an engineering intern in our water resources engineering group, you will participate with our project teams on a variety of public water and drainage-related projects, including commercial development assessment and design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, FEMA studies, roadway drainage design, flood warning system development, and public infrastructure projects. You will also be eligible to participate in our in-house staff development program.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a sound technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, and enthusiasm for the challenges of water resources engineering.
• Understanding of basic hydrologic and hydraulic principles and familiarity with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Prior experience on civil site development or drainage study projects is beneficial, but not required.
• Experience with HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, SWMM5 and/or ArcGIS is preferred.
• BS in Civil Engineering or completing coursework. Completed or currently enrolled in university-level coursework in hydrology and/or hydraulics.
• Accepted to or planning to apply for a graduate program in Civil Engineering (Water Resources emphasis preferred).
• Strong written communication and technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Available for a minimum of 20 hours per week (flexible schedules are negotiable).

About the Role

We are seeking highly motivated and technically proficient interns to join our dynamic team at Walter P Moore. Our interns will have the opportunity to work on a range of challenging projects, gain valuable hands-on experience, and contribute to the innovative solutions we provide to our clients.

Benefits

Walter P Moore offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also provide professional development opportunities, including access to industry conferences and workshops, to help our interns grow both personally and professionally.

Schedule

Interns will typically work a minimum of 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling options available. The exact schedule will be determined based on the needs of the project and the availability of the intern.

Pay

The pay for this internship position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details regarding the specific pay rate will be provided during the hiring process.

Skills

While not required, candidates with experience in HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, SWMM5 and/or ArcGIS are preferred. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 27 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.