Engineering Intern - Water, Wastewater, Water Resources

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to be based in Chelmsford, MA.

This position is expected to begin in May 2024

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
• Water/wastewater treatment evaluation and design.
• Pump station evaluation and design.
• Water distribution system hydraulic modeling, analysis, and design.
• Sewer collection system evaluation and design.
• Stormwater modeling, analysis, and design.
• Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles/sections within the Autodesk Civil 3D and/or  AutoCAD MEP.
• Assist in the development and application of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analyses related to floodplain management studies and a variety of water resource projects
• Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering with an emphasis in water resources, water or wastewater treatment, conveyance/pipelines, or related field
• Must have completed 3 years of study in the applicable program

Preferred Qualifications:

• A GPA of 3.0 of higher
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative team environment, and demonstrate growth potential as well as a desire to learn
• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven environment
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering concepts through coursework or work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Detail oriented while still able to understand/comply with the big picture/goals of a project
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong logic skills and writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Documents time and effort accurately

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position
• This is an in-office position

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integri