Water Resource Engineering Intern

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 600+ employees in 28 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Our Clifton Park, NY (Albany area) office is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Civil Engineering background and a Water Resource Engineering focus. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern’s practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. The position will be held from May through August of 2025.

All applicants are required to provide a cover letter to be considered. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform hydrologic evaluations, such as peak flow analysis for watersheds.
• Perform hydraulic analysis, including dam breach simulations.
• Write reports, develop calculation packages, and prepare construction plans.
• Some travel may be required, such as performing site visits, dam inspections, and construction observation.
• As needed, the individual may also support project efforts in other civil engineering fields including geotechnical investigations and analyses.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• Completed coursework in fluid mechanics, open channel flow, hydrology, or similar water resource topics.
• Junior, senior, and graduate students only.
• Experience using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, and CAD is a plus. 
• Possess good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with direction as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work.
• Desire and willingness to work outdoors.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 pounds.
• Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field is desirable but not required.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

The compensation range for a Civil Engineering Intern is between $17.00 to $24.20. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.