Operations & Maintenance Intern - Program Services; Summer

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CDM Smith is looking for a Summer 2027 Intern to join our Program Services team! In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects. This internship provides an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to field and project activities that support the operation and maintenance of critical water infrastructure.

Under direct supervision, the intern may:

• Support basic operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, collection systems, and related facilities.
• Assist with field activities, routine inspections, data collection, and documentation to support project needs.
• Gain exposure to groundwater and industrial waste treatment, hazardous waste management, pilot plant studies, and sludge handling and treatment processes.
• Work with project team members to complete assigned tasks and develop an understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure.

Enrolled in a Bachelors program is required.

20% - 40%

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.

The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an…