Water​/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our team in Marietta, GA.

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer 2027. As a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern, you will support engineering assignments that contribute to a wide range of meaningful water and wastewater projects that support municipalities and public agencies. This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering work, build your technical skills, and help you explore a future career in the civil engineering industry.

• Assist in the design and analysis of water/wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and collection networks.
• Prepare engineering drawings, reports, technical memoranda, and specifications.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling, engineering calculations, and material quantity take-offs.
• Participate in field investigations, field tests, measurements, and site inspections; collect and process field data.
• Contact vendors to obtain budgetary quotes and assist in developing construction cost estimates.
• Support permitting, regulatory compliance documentation, and project scheduling efforts.
• Review design drawings within defined limits for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Utilize various engineering software tools, Microsoft Office applications, and design pro-grams to support project tasks
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.

• Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles, standard procedures, and commonly used software tools to support project tasks and documentation.
• Skilled in organizing data, preparing reports, and applying basic technical understanding to contribute to project deliverables.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and reliability, learn new engineering processes, and collaborate effectively with project teams under close supervision.
• Knowledge of performance standards and feedback techniques, with the ability to take ownership of actions, hold self and others accountable, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high expectations for quality and outcomes.
• Knowledge of change management strategies and prioritization methods, with the ability to remain flexible, adjust quickly to changing conditions, stay optimistic, and apply clear, solution-focused thinking in dynamic or uncertain situations.
• Skilled in active listening, persuasive communication, and audience-centered messaging, with the ability to plan proactively, manage competing priorities, and continuously pursue learning and professional development.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and work ethic
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work with a team of professionals and independently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Bluebeam and Outlook
• Accountability
• Communication
• Planning & Organization
• Personal Development

Work is generally conducted in a standard office administrative setting with limited exposure to physical hazards. This role involves minimal to moderate physical activity, including handling items weighing up to 20 pounds. It may require occasional standing or walking but primarily focuses on working at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.

• While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.
  
  We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people…