Structural Engineering Intern, Buildings
TKDA
Intern – Water/Wastewater Engineering
TKDA
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bloomington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $20 - $24 per hour
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Work alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians to provide planning and design support for municipal and water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Support projects including underground utilities, storm sewer and drainage systems, wastewater collection and treatment, drinking water supply and distribution, street design, and multi-use trail systems.
- Assist with materials and code requirements research, design calculations, cost and quantity estimates, and preparation of reports and specifications.
- Perform site visits and attend team meetings; travel locally as needed for project assignments and inspections.
- Contribute to CAD drafting and Civil 3D tasks and support development of construction documentation.
- Participate in mentorship, trainings, networking, and learning seminars as part of the structured internship program.
Requirements
- Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure design.
- Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation.
- Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- (Advantageous) Previous experience and progressive responsibilities associated with developing construction documentation for various municipal or industrial water/wastewater infrastructure or facilities projects.
- (Advantageous) Previous training or experience with ArcMap, XPSWWM, SewerCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD and/or Revit.
- (Advantageous) Previous experience conducting on-site inspections and construction observations or performing surveying responsibilities, including operation of instruments, recording and interpreting data, and staking.
Benefits
- Structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!
- Flexible / hybrid work arrangements may be provided
- Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real ways and build professional relationships
- Mentorship and networking within TKDA internship program
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
civil engineeringenvironmental engineeringwater treatmentwastewater treatmentinfrastructure designdesign calculationscost estimatesquantity estimatesconstruction documentationsite inspections
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationmentorshipengagement in discussionsquestioningtechnical report preparationspecification preparationadaptability
Certifications
bachelor's degree in Civil Engineeringbachelor's degree in Environmental Engineeringvalid Driver's License
