About the role#
We are looking for a Wastewater Intern to join our Water/Wastewater team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on municipal wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment projects. This role involves a mix of office work and field assignments.
What you'll do#
- Support field staff with construction observation of lift stations, force mains, gravity sewers, and wastewater treatment facility improvements.
- Assist project managers and engineers with project development, planning, design, and construction administration.
- Draft project information using AutoCAD and related software for utility infrastructure and treatment facilities.
- Maintain communication with staff, contractors, utility operators, and clients.
- Gain hands-on experience with sanitary sewer rehabilitation, pump stations, and regulatory compliance projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Reliable transportation to travel to the office and nearby project sites.
- Ability to travel for team meetings, site visits, and construction inspections.
- Previous experience in construction inspection or utility infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Knowledge of wastewater collection systems, lift stations, or treatment facilities is preferred.
- Ability to read engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Civil 3D is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
- Work modality is hybrid.
- Locations: St. Paul, MN; Minnetonka, MN; or Mason City, IA.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About SEH
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. is a civil engineering firm founded in 1927. The company is 100% employee-owned and maintains a staff of over 1,100 people. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the firm provides engineering, architecture, and planning services to government, commercial, and industrial clients. Its work covers infrastructure, water systems, and urban design projects.
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