Water/Wastewater Engineering Internship

About the role

AE2S is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm providing professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. The internship offers a great culture and spirit where creativity is fostered, significant opportunities to grow and advance, and a family-friendly environment with flexibility and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and construction of water/wastewater related projects such as water storage tanks, pump stations, treatment systems, rural water infrastructure, and/or municipal facilities.
• Develop skills in report preparation, design, construction, and client management while supporting water/wastewater related projects.
• Perform construction observation and prepare site reports on water/wastewater related engineering projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in a civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related degree program.
• Academic focus/emphasis in Water/Wastewater.
• Previous coursework or experience in water, wastewater, or rural water projects.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work overtime and/or weekends if project requires it.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected), including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3 miles on uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify errors or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload.
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town.

Pay

Anticipated starting salary: $21–$23 per hour, DOE. Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, and skillset.