Engineering Intern - Water/Wastewater (Summer 2025)

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Reno, NV

Reporting To: Sean Zimmerman

Description

Wilson Engineers has a staff of more than 190 personnel specializing in water & wastewater engineering and construction management services. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, reliable, high-quality services to our clients based on innovation, while sustaining a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest assets, our employees.

We are seeking an Engineering Intern - Water/Wastewater to join our team. This position is full-time, summer 2025 in our Reno office. (This job is not remote.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and documents communication with clients through letters and telephone throughout the development and completion of a project.
• Monitors team members progress and advises team members of schedules and deadlines.
• Reviews schedules and budgets relative to project progress and completion.
• Conducts project status review checking accuracy of work completed and monitors timeliness of project completion.
• Attends meetings on project management.
• Assists Project Managers with any administrative duties concerning completion of assigned project.
• Maintains project file.
• Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
• Provide project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software, and AutoCAD.
• Assists in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
• Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
• Assist in preparation of project drawings.
• Performs necessary code research.
• Responsible for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
• Responsible for adherence to all applicable codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering at an ABET-accredited university
• Must be interested in pursuing a career in Water/Wastewater
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history
• Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD platforms

Benefits

• Gain valuable work experience while enrolled in a full-time engineering program
• Work with a talented engineering team
• Learn in a fast-paced environment