Water Engineer – Co-op/Intern

Arcadis

Part-time Water Engineer Co-op/Intern supporting Arcadis sustainable water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Conducting field assessments, asset management, and digital project delivery.

Posted 9/4/2026part-timeNew Lexington • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, planning, and designing water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, with a strong focus on sustainability and resilience. Proficient in data analytics and compliance with engineering standards, while effectively communicating and collaborating in team environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water/Wastewater Project ManagementSustainability and Resilience AssessmentData Analytics for Asset ManagementEIT Certification or PursuitMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Water Quality AnalysisProcess TroubleshootingSystem OptimizationEngineering ConceptsTreatment Facility DesignPumping Station DesignPipeline DesignVulnerability AssessmentMitigation AssessmentCondition Assessment

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-Solving Abilities

Tools & Technologies

SharePointBIMPower BIAugmented Reality

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Water ResourcesStormwater ManagementWastewater ManagementAsset ManagementQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, design, and support management of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, including treatment, pipelines, and pumping facilities.
Assess, develop, and support management of sustainability and resilience projects, including vulnerability and mitigation assessments.
Support planning and design for utilities, municipalities, and cities.
Conduct site visits, sampling, water quality analyses, technology evaluations, plant operations information gathering, process troubleshooting, and system optimization.
Support Asset Management projects through data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and performance evaluations of water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities.
Assist in designing treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water and sewer mains.
Prepare reports, presentations, and audio-visual materials; participate in client meetings.
Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices and quality, health, and safety standards.
Coordinate timely project completion and submission within schedule and budget.
Collaborate independently and as part of teams across the U.S. and internationally.
Learn and use SharePoint, BIM, Power BI, and Augmented Reality tools for collaboration and project delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or another closely related academic discipline.
Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors (preferred).
EIT certification or desire to obtain (preferred).
Local candidates preferred.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Solid work ethic, initiative, and ability to take on new projects and challenges.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible approach.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Solid understanding of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water, wastewater, and stormwater.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

EAP
401K
Optional well-being benefits