Water Engineering Intern

Role description

We are currently seeking a Water Engineer Co‑Op or Intern to join our Water Business Line in our Middletown, CT office in Summer 2026.

As a Water Engineer Co‑Op/Intern, you will evaluate, plan, design, and support the management of projects related to water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance, including pipelines and pumping facilities. You will also assess, develop, and support sustainability and resilience projects, such as vulnerability assessments and mitigation planning for utilities, municipalities, and cities. Fieldwork activities will be an integral part of your experience, involving site visits, sampling, water quality analyses, technology evaluation, plant operations information collection, process troubleshooting, and system optimization.

Additionally, you will support Asset Management projects by performing data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities.

• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio‑visual materials, and participate in client meetings.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Learn and use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.

• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and work ethic
• The initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented and flexible, with the ability to balance and address new challenges as they arise
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water, wastewater, and stormwater
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Power Point

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another closely related academic discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors

Arcadis offers benefits for part‑time, as‑needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional well‑being benefits. The salary range for this position is $22.20 – $33.30 per hour.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.