Water Resources Design Intern

About the Role

Civil Engineering Intern – Water Resource Design at ICE is a 12‑week internship (May – August) providing hands‑on experience with the Water Resource team. Interns work on drainage aspects of traditional design‑bid‑build and alternative delivery infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to storm‑water design, field data collection, and project management. The position is contingent upon successful drug and background screenings and is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of water resources and environmental engineers.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Support civil design, stream restoration, and other water‑resources design projects.
• Assist with storm‑water management programs and environmental permitting projects.
• Conduct site assessments and wetland delineations.
• Prepare design documents, including state storm‑water management plan requirements and drainage designs for highway and bridge construction projects.
• Review documents and design work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in field investigations, including surface‑water, groundwater, and soil sampling.
• Assist senior staff with technical report preparation and analytical data compilation.
• Perform both field and office work with light travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD and other engineering/modeling software (desired).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, storm‑water management, civil design phases, project planning, drawing and specification development, calculations, report writing, wetland delineation, protected species, or stream restoration.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for field investigations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to complete pre‑employment drug and background screenings.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering at an accredited college.
• Academic junior or senior status preferred.
• Prior internship experience is preferred but not required.

Career Development

ICE pairs interns with experienced staff mentors who provide guidance, regular feedback, special training, and support throughout the internship. Interns report to a team lead who helps set goals, develop professional contacts, and explore career opportunities within the firm. The program emphasizes collaborative learning, allowing interns to observe all project phases and build confidence to manage tasks independently by the end of the internship.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Primarily up to 8 hours per day at a computer workstation, with occasional standing and walking.
• Occasional lifting of lightweight office supplies (≤ 20 lb).
• Indoor office environment with controlled temperature and minimal adverse conditions.
• Ability to discern visual details, colors, and auditory cues; clear verbal and written communication required.
• Adaptability to interruptions, workflow changes, and extended periods of sitting.

Expected Hours of Work

The ICE offices operate Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with an unpaid hour for lunch each day. Work schedules may vary according to project needs. This is an onsite position reporting to the ICE office five days per week.