Environmental Engineering Co-Op

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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.

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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world‑class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Ready to put your engineering classes to work? CDM Smith is looking for an Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering Spring 2027 Co‑Op to join our team and gain real‑world experience on projects that make a difference in communities across the country. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, collaborate with fellow interns, and get the chance to see how engineering solutions move from an idea on paper to a project in the real world.

• Target Timeline:
  Ideal applicants will be available to work on a January to May cycle.
• Get Hands‑On:
  Research and develop engineering solutions that support real projects - from analysis and planning to reporting and design.
• Work With the Pros:
  Collaborate with senior engineers, fellow interns, and multidisciplinary teams while learning how different engineering disciplines come together to solve complex challenges.
• Put Your Tools to Work:
  Build reports, presentations, maps, designs, and other project deliverables using tools such as ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software.
• Get Out in the Field:
  When opportunities arise, join our teams in the field and experience construction management activities firsthand. See how projects move from design to construction and gain a better understanding of the full project lifecycle.
• Build Your Future:
  Develop technical and professional skills, expand your network, and learn from engineers who are actively shaping the future of water, infrastructure, and environmental engineering.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Some knowledge of ArcGIS, CADD, Excel and Access is also preferred but not required.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement

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.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

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