Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: San Luis Obispo, Ontario, Laguna Hills, San Diego, Portland, Folsom Department: Engineering

Water Systems Consulting (WSC) is rising to today’s complex water challenges by putting people first in every solution we create. We are an integrated engineering, hydrogeology, construction management, and strategic communication consulting firm delivering our clients’ most challenging One Water solutions. It is through the diverse cultures and identities of our clients, their communities, and our team that we find the most innovative solutions and leave everything we touch better than when we found it.

WSC is seeking interns for Summer 2027 currently enrolled in a Civil or Environmental Engineering, City and Regional Planning, BioResource & Agricultural, or Construction Management program, with an interest in water and wastewater. The intern would collaborate with designers, planners, project managers, strategic communications, and technical leaders in advancing vital water, recycled water, and infrastructure investments. Under the mentorship of our senior hydrogeologists, engineers, planners, and project managers, you will gain experience on a variety of challenging and exciting water supply planning, design, leadership training, career path development, and optimization projects.

These internships will be based in one of our office locations: Portland, Folsom, San Luis Obispo, Ontario, Laguna Hills, or San Diego.

What You Will Do

Participate in staff, public, and client meetings.

Modeling of water delivery systems.

Prepare simple hydraulic calculations and analysis.

Assist in the research, planning, and design of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Perform technical writing and assisting with development of technical reports.

Conduct site visits.

Coordinate with subconsultants and vendors.

Data entry and analysis.

Provide general program and construction management support.

What You Bring

Must be enrolled in a full-time program seeking a B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, City and Regional Planning, BioResource & Agricultural, Construction Management, or a related field.

Candidates must be in good academic standing and proficient with MS Office and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Interview process includes review of current transcripts (unofficial transcripts are sufficient).

Preferred qualifications include some prior experience with AutoCAD, ESRI (GIS) and/or hydraulic modeling software.

Experience and high performance under the pressure of deadlines.

Proven time management skills.

High career aspirations and a willingness to learn.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Salary Range: The pay range for this position is $25.00 to $35.00 per hour and may be more or less depending on experience.

Who We Are

At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine’s national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.

We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness, and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer https://expectwsc.com/benefits/.

WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.