Water Engineer – Co-op/Intern

Arcadis

Water engineering co-op supporting Arcadis sustainable water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Conducting fieldwork, analyses, design, and project coordination in Cincinnati.

Posted 9/3/2026part-timeCincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 - $35 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 treatment projects, with a strong focus on sustainability and resilience. Proficient in conducting water quality analyses and utilizing advanced tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Power BI for project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water Quality AnalysisProject ManagementSustainability AssessmentBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Microsoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Water Resources EngineeringWastewater TreatmentStormwater ManagementFieldworkSampling TechniquesProcess OptimizationVulnerability AssessmentMitigation AssessmentEngineering ConceptsAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsStrong Work EthicInitiativeCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SharePointPower BIAugmented RealityMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Water TreatmentWastewater ManagementSustainability ProjectsClient MeetingsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, design, and support management of water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance projects
Support projects involving treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping facilities
Assess, develop, and support management of sustainability and resilience projects, including vulnerability and mitigation assessments
Plan and design projects for utilities, municipalities, and cities
Conduct site visits and fieldwork
Perform sampling and water quality analyses
Evaluate technologies, gather plant operations information, troubleshoot processes, and optimize systems
Prepare reports, presentations, and audio-visual materials
Participate in client meetings
Ensure project compliance with Arcadis practices and quality, health, and safety standards
Coordinate timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget
Collaborate independently and as part of a team across the U.S. and internationally
Learn and use SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality to enhance collaboration and project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another closely related academic discipline
Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors preferred
Strong attention to detail
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 wellbeing benefits