About the role#
Arcadis is seeking a Water Engineer Co-op or Intern for our Indianapolis office during the Summer 2027 term. This role supports our Water Business Line by focusing on projects related to water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance. You will work on sustainability and resilience initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in both office and field settings.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate, plan, and design infrastructure projects including treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping facilities.
- Conduct site visits, perform sampling, and carry out water quality analyses.
- Troubleshoot processes and optimize systems by gathering plant operations data.
- Support the development of sustainability and resilience projects, such as vulnerability and mitigation assessments.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for client meetings.
- Ensure all work complies with quality, health, and safety standards.
- Coordinate with team members to meet project deadlines and budget requirements.
- Use digital tools including SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a BS in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Prior coursework or internship experience in water, wastewater, or water resources sectors.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Arcadis
Arcadis is a professional services firm that provides consultancy, design, and engineering services for natural and built assets. The company operates in over 30 countries and employs more than 42,000 people. It focuses on projects related to infrastructure, water, buildings, and environmental remediation. Arcadis is based in Amsterdam and functions as a public company.
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