About the role#
As a Civil Engineer Intern, you will join our team in Phoenix to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role provides hands-on experience in engineering design, research, and project coordination. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to solve infrastructure challenges and gain exposure to the full lifecycle of engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Apply departmental design guides, standards, and engineering codes to project tasks.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support the design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Conduct routine research to provide recommendations for equipment and material selection.
- Perform basic engineering calculations using standard methods and principles.
- Assist in the development of project schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables.
- Build your skills in engineering software, design tools, and digital delivery methods.
- Support internal project team leadership by focusing on their specific project needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program.
- Academic emphasis in Structural, Environmental, Transportation, or Geotechnical engineering.
- Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, construction practices, and industry technology trends.
- Ability to pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
- Coursework in water/wastewater, hydraulics, and fluid mechanics is preferred.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time, paid internship
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch provides engineering services across multiple sectors. The company operates as a privately held organization with over 10,000 employees. It maintains its headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1915, the firm focuses on projects including security.
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