About the role#
This Summer 2027 internship offers hands-on experience in environmental engineering and consulting. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support project planning, technical research, and data analysis. This role is designed to help you apply your academic background to real-world technical challenges within a collaborative team environment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and planning.
- Perform technical and operational tasks within your assigned specialty.
- Attend and complete required Intern Workshops and Summer Series sessions.
- Manage and deliver assigned tasks on time while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Participate in meetings by taking notes and tracking action items.
- Complete an intern capstone project assignment.
- Adapt to evolving business needs and take on additional assignments as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Data Science.
- Continued enrollment in your degree program following the conclusion of the internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to organize information and maintain clear documentation.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with technical, scientific, or data analysis tools and a willingness to learn new ones.
- Interest in consulting, client engagement, and technical communication.
- Professional behavior, including a positive attitude and respect for confidentiality.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- Positions are located in Walnut Creek, California, and Rancho Cordova, California.
- This role is on-site.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned firm based in Walnut Creek, California. Founded in 1947, the company focuses on the U.S. water and environmental sectors. It employs over 2,100 professionals across 52 locations. The firm provides engineering, construction, and consulting services to municipal, federal, and private organizations.
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