Environmental Engineering Intern - Water Services; Summer

Job Description

CDM Smith is looking for an Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering Intern to join our team and gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world water and infrastructure projects.

As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside industry-leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of municipal, federal, and industrial projects. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, fellow interns, and multidisciplinary project teams while gaining exposure to different areas of engineering and project delivery.

As a CDM Smith Intern, you will:

• Research and evaluate engineering solutions to support project analyses, reporting, and design.

• Assist with the development of engineering calculations, technical reports, project documentation, and presentations.

• Gain hands‑on experience using tools such as ArcGIS, Fathom, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software.

• Work alongside senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support project deliverables and solve engineering challenges.

• Participate in team meetings and gain exposure to client and project interactions.

• Assist with fieldwork and construction management activities, providing a firsthand look at projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Build your professional network while developing technical skills that complement your academic experience.

The CDM Smith Internship Program gives students the opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into real‑world engineering experience. Interns work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects across water, environmental, civil, and other engineering disciplines while gaining hands‑on experience with industry tools, project teams, and client work.
Summer 2027 Cohorts:
May 17th, May 31st, June 14th

Our interns are encouraged to ask questions, take on meaningful responsibilities, build their professional networks, and explore potential career paths within CDM Smith. Whether working in the office, in the field, or alongside multidisciplinary project teams, the program provides a well‑rounded experience designed to prepare students for a successful engineering career.

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

10% or less

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…