Water Engineering Intern (2027)

This position is located in our Rhinelander, WI office and offers students hands-on project exposure to a variety of wastewater planning, design, and construction projects in small and medium-sized communities. MSA internships are typically at least 12 weeks in duration, ranging from mid-May 2027 to mid-August 2027, with start/exit dates confirmed later in the hiring process.

About the Company

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of “home.” MSA’s roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, data analysis, and data evaluation
• Assist with CAD work or project estimates
• Assist with construction submittal review and construction administration
• Construction observation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Construction staking for municipal infrastructure projects
• Preparation of permits for municipal wastewater treatment projects

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or related) in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• A valid driver’s license required
• Previous related engineering intern or co-op experience preferred
• Prior experience in the wastewater field preferred
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Revit, Civil 3D or Auto CAD coursework and/or experience would be a plus
• A desire to learn more about municipal wastewater projects
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship will not be provided)

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $22 to $26 per hour, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

Benefits

• Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off – All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that’s 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone
• Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year
• Paid Parental Leave – Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off, and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave (also applies to adoption and foster care placement)
• Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, meaning the company is 100% owned by employees. Eligible employees receive MSA stock as a percentage of compensation at no cost
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Includes a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) – Rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual payment as a percentage of eligible compensation

Additional perks include:

• Collaborative work environment promoting open doors, new ideas, and honest opinions
• Multi-disciplinary opportunities to follow interests and seek new experiences
• Supportive team culture with 400+ team members operating as one cohesive MSA
• Passion and purpose in work, with opportunities to share inspirations and think big
• Communities of Practice – Company think tanks for sharing, collaborating, and learning
• Work-life integration with flexibility to meet personal obligations
• Commitment to learning with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and technology
• Community engagement through volunteering, education, STEM outreach, and corporate sponsorship