Water Engineer Intern

About the role

We are currently seeking a Water Engineer Co-Op or Intern to join our Water Business Line in our Middletown, CT office in Fall 2026. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, design, and support the management of projects related to water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance, including pipelines and pumping facilities.
• Assess, develop, and support the management of sustainability and resilience projects, including vulnerability and mitigation assessments, as well as planning and design for utilities, municipalities, and cities.
• Conduct fieldwork activities such as site visits, sampling, water quality analyses, technology evaluations, gathering plant operations information, troubleshooting processes, and optimizing systems.
• 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.
• Work independently and as part of a team, collaborating 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 SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and work ethic.
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects and 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another closely related academic discipline.
• At least 16-20 hours of weekly availability during the fall semester (August - December 2026).

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for part-time, as needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional well-being benefits.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $23.75 - $35.62 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, Fall 2026 semester (August - December 2026), with at least 16-20 hours of weekly availability.