Water/Wastewater Intern

Brown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, has an opportunity for a Student Intern to provide technical support in our Raleigh office. We are seeking a motivated and achievement-oriented individual looking to gain practical hands-on experience outside of the classroom.

When you join Brown and Caldwell you will enjoy a unique and welcoming culture. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative, and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work. You will be trusted to do the right thing by our project managers and external clients. Our team of professional engineers will provide guidance and flexibility for you to manage work efforts and achieve project objectives. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and wide-ranging in nature, and impactful for the communities we live in. We invite you to join us to learn and develop with our team of nationally recognized experts!

Detailed Description:

As a student intern, you will perform routine support duties requiring professional training but little or no experience. You may be assigned, under close supervision, to:

• Perform simple data analysis, data assessment, data entry.
• Format and organize information for reports.
• Perform basic CAD or GIS input or modifications.
• Provide basic project support such as formatting and distributing meeting notes, project filing, field site visits, and other general support of project engineers and scientists.
• Participate in field work at client sites, assisting other team members with routine site investigation, construction and/or operation & maintenance tasks.
• Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
• Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s quality assurance/quality control process.
• Expected to be in the office (in person) at least three days per week.

To qualify for an internship, you must be enrolled in a full-time program (minimum nine credit hours per semester) seeking a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering. You also must be in good standing and carry an overall GPA of least 3.0 in your core curriculum, as well as a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills a must
• Strong technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts.
• Excellent organization and communication skills with extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites.
• Candidate must have current driver's license and good driving record.
• Candidate must be physically able to work in the field under varying conditions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWOPER) certification a plus

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this role, as sponsorship is unavailable.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $17.80/hr - $24.50/hr

About Brown and Caldwell

 Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.  Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.