Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern
About the role
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Water/Wastewater Engineering Interns to join our Holmdel, NJ office for Summer 2027! Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment. As an intern with our team, you will gain hands-on experience designing municipal water systems, navigating local, state, and federal stakeholders, and work alongside a team that values innovation, professional development, and career advancement. Join our Governmental Services team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing wastewater treatment facilities, overseeing public infrastructure improvement in your local town, identifying and mapping municipal assets or working alongside local communities to win grants funding parks and recreation projects, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will Accelerate YOUR Success!
Responsibilities
- Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects.
- Read and review project drawings and plans.
- Enhance your technical skills with hands-on experience using AutoCAD to design: Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Pump Systems, Pipelines.
- Observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design.
- Perform hydraulic modelling, prepare design specifications and design calculations, and produce technical reports.
- Support environmental permitting applications and coordination with regulatory agencies.
- In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related program.
- Previous coursework and interest in potable water and wastewater design work is preferred.
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess solid problem-solving skills.
- Must have reliable transportation to the office.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Pay
Compensation: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Benefits
- Safe, comfortable work environment.
- Potential for career advancement.
- Ability to impact society through projects and company‑sponsored activities.
- Opportunities to learn in a variety of settings: multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects.
- Educational opportunities that build transferable skills.
- Career Exploration Series for networking and learning from professionals.
- Series of reflections, problem‑solving activities, contests, drawings, and end‑of‑summer presentations to showcase learning.
- Additional networking and trainings specific to students’ areas of study.
- Reimbursement for education; free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization; ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
- Interns eligible for same opportunities as regular employees.
- On average, full‑time permanent offers made to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time.