What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Engineering Intern - Portland, OR position at watersystemsconsulting?
Are you eager to contribute to a variety of projects and have the opportunity to experience all phases of a project from project development through implementation? Do you desire experience working with a variety of people from various engineering backgrounds?
Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC), a premier engineering consulting firm, is looking for students currently enrolled in a Civil or Environmental Engineering, City and Regional Planning, or Construction Management program, with an interest in water and wastewater. Under the mentorship of our staff engineers, planners, and project managers, you will gain experience on a variety of challenging and exciting water and wastewater design and planning projects.
WSC provides planning and engineering services and has ongoing projects in water resources management and planning, hydraulic modeling and master planning, infrastructure design, program / construction management, asset management, operations assistance and energy consulting, among others. We serve municipal and private clients in the water industry from eight office locations throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, including our headquarters in San Luis Obispo.
At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine’s national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process. Our internships take place during the summer, offering flexible start and end dates to accommodate your schedule. We are flexible on location but are especially interested in adding to our Portland, OR team.
What You Will Do
- Participate in staff, public, and client meetings
- Modeling of water delivery systems
- Prepare simple hydraulic calculations and analysis
- Assist in the research, planning, and design of water and wastewater infrastructure
- Perform technical writing and assisting with development of technical reports
- Conduct site visits
- Coordinate with subconsultants and vendors
- Data entry and analysis
- Provide general program and construction management support
What You Bring
- Must be enrolled in a full-time program seeking a B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, City and Regional Planning, Construction Management, or a Related Field
- Candidates must be in good academic standing and proficient with MS Office and have Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills. Interview process includes review of current transcript (unofficial transcripts are sufficient)
- Preferred qualifications include some prior experience with AutoCAD, ESRI (GIS) and/or Hydraulic Modeling Software
- Experience and high performance under the pressure of deadlines
- Proven time management skills
- High career aspirations and a willingness to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 hourly and may be more or less depending on experience.
Who We Are
At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine’s national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.
We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness, and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer Employee Benefits - WSC
WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws