About the role#
We are hiring Civil Design Interns for 2027 to join our Design team. This role involves tasks typical of a full-time assistant engineer. You will work on stormwater, water resources, and drainage design projects. We look for interns who can commit to a full-time schedule, though we offer flexibility and year-round opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Perform engineering design and analysis for water resources and drainage projects.
- Provide construction field support and conduct storm water quality inspections.
- Design infrastructure based on watershed modeling and performance.
- Create conceptual drawings, maps, and stormwater capture facility content.
- Conduct geospatial and hydraulic analysis.
- Complete technical writing tasks to support project documentation.
- Contribute to the reputation and qualifications of the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or higher in a Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
- A minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Candidates pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree are welcome.
- Experience with Civil 3D, Microstation, InfoDrainage, ArcGIS Pro, and Bluebeam is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid role based in Pasadena, California.
- You will report to our shared workspace 4 times per week to support collaboration and professional development.
- This is a paid internship.
About Craftwater
Craftwater is a civil engineering firm based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2019, the company employs between 11 and 50 people. It focuses on the effects of climate extremes on water systems. The team works to understand and mitigate historical changes to these cycles to restore environmental balance.
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