Water/Wastewater Intern - Summer 2027

Clifton Park · Posted Sep 17 · $24-$37/hr

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At a glance

Pay: $24-$37/hr
Location: Clifton Park, NY
Work type: Hybrid
Start: Summer 2027

Internship in Arcadis Water Business Line focusing on planning, design and construction administration for water, wastewater, stormwater and water management projects. Responsibilities include facilities planning, project design, permitting, construction administration, developing design reports and construction documents, and fieldwork such as site visits and data analysis.

What they are looking for

Water engineeringWastewater engineeringEnvironmental engineeringConstruction administrationFacilities planning

Location: Clifton Park, NY, United States Department: Design & Engineering

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

The Water Business Line is currently searching for interns to join our offices in Clifton Park, NY!

The primary focus for this internship will be planning, design and construction administration for many project opportunities including: water, wastewater, stormwater and water management.  Technical responsibilities will include; facilities planning, project design, permitting and construction administration activities as well as developing design reports and construction documents. Projects can involve facilities planning and design for treatment plants, pumping systems, pipelines, green infrastructure and flood protection.

As a part of the design and engineering teams, you'll help to create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together.

Role accountabilities

As a Water Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance projects. This will include involvement in planning, process evaluations, detailed design, and construction administration. Your role may also require fieldwork such as conducting site visits, observing construction activities, collecting samples, analyzing water quality data, evaluating technologies and plant operations, troubleshooting processes, and optimizing operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting condition assessments and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities. Strong communication skills (both oral and written) are essential in this role as you will be working closely with staff and clients. You will also need to demonstrate client-facing skills including preparing and delivering effective presentations, participating in client meetings, and interacting with clients and subcontractors in the field.

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, you will also be accountable for:

Ability to work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously, as well as strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.

Self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual must possess the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.

Exercise judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related field.

Local candidates given preference – relocation assistance not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior internship experience.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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 $24.96 - $37.44 / per hour.