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Job description
Water Resources Intern - Summer 2027
Job Locations
US-TN-Knoxville
Category
Water Resources
Type
Intern
Overview
As a Water Resources Intern with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Knoxville, TN office, you will work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, floodplain studies, stream restoration, dam safety assessments, and drainage infrastructure design. Our team supports public and private sector clients on projects that help communities manage water resources, reduce flood risk, improve resiliency, and protect natural systems. As an intern, you will contribute to real-world engineering projects while gaining hands-on experience in technical analysis, design, field investigations, and consulting. You will work closely with engineers and project managers across multiple disciplines and offices, developing skills that support a successful career in water resources engineering.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for rivers, streams, storm drainage systems, and floodplains
Supporting the design of stormwater management and drainage infrastructure
Assisting with dam safety evaluations and watershed studies
Preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, maps, exhibits, and presentation materials
Working with GIS, CAD, and engineering modeling software to support project development
Conducting research and data collection for engineering studies
Participating in field investigations, site visits, stream assessments, and infrastructure inspections
Collaborating with engineers, scientists, surveyors, and other professionals on multidisciplinary project teams
During your internship, you may gain exposure to:
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and related tools
Floodplain management, FEMA studies, and drainage analysis
Stream restoration and river engineering projects
Stormwater facility design and watershed planning
GIS and geospatial analysis applications
Engineering consulting practices, project delivery, client service, and teamwork
Through the CEC Internship Program, you will:
Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with multi-discipline teams across functional groups and locations
Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities
Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges
Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time career
Qualifications
Current enrollment as a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or related engineering software preferred
Coursework or experience related to water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or stormwater engineering preferred
Previous internship, co-op, research, or leadership experience preferred
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.
About Us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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