Water Resources Engineer Intern

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About the Role:

PEC Water is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to join our team in January or February 2027. This position is intended for a student graduating in May 2027 who is interested in hydraulics and hydrology, drainage design, stormwater management, fish passage, and site civil design for transportation-related projects. As a member of our water resources team, you will support projects across the West Coast for clients including Caltrans, California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR), SFPUC, Alameda CTC, WSDOT, Sound Transit, and the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Interns who perform well will be considered for a full-time Water Resources Engineer position after graduation. This is an opportunity to grow with a firm working to establish itself as a leader in water resources engineering..

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with drainage design for highway and roadway projects

• Support hydraulic and hydrologic analyses under the guidance of senior engineers

• Help prepare plans, calculations, and other project deliverables

• Coordinate with project teams and learn how projects are delivered to clients

• Support marketing and business development efforts

 

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field, with graduation expected in May 2027

• Coursework in hydraulics, hydrology, or water resources engineering

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation

• Exposure to HEC-RAS or comparable H&H analysis tools through coursework or projects is a plus

• Plans to take the FE exam and obtain an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

• Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, CA or Seattle, WA for a full-time after 1 year 

• Strong desire to learn, with a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach to work

• Interest in becoming an active member of professional organizations

 

What We’re Looking For:

• Start date in January or February 2027, with estimated 10 - 20 hours per week and flexible but consistent scheduling around coursework

• Hands-on involvement in active projects and in tracking upcoming projects across the West Coast

• Opportunities to bring innovative ideas and technology to engineering projects

• Potential for a full-time Water Resources Engineer position following graduation in May 2027

 

About PEC Water:

Established in 2022, PEC Water is a California-based civil engineering firm specializing in water resources and wet utility engineering for public infrastructure projects. Our team provides planning, analysis, and design services for pipeline and pump station rehabilitation and replacement, with specific experience in large-diameter water and sewer conveyance systems. Core services include hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) analysis, condition assessment, and rehabilitation design for aging assets, including trenchless repair solutions, as well as drainage and stormwater management design, water quality facilities, and constructible temporary drainage solutions for transportation infrastructure. PEC Water supports Caltrans-related projects through the preparation of Stormwater Data Reports, Location Hydraulic Studies, SWPPPs, and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in accordance with Caltrans standards, and performs drainage, flow, and scour analyses associated with roadway and bridge infrastructure. Our team also provides engineering design support during construction for rehabilitation, operational, and emergency repair projects delivered under as-needed task orders.

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Send your resume and apply below.

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