Water Engineering Intern - Wakefield, MA at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Wakefield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Arcadis is currently seeking an Engineering Intern to join our team in Wakefield, MA office for the January 2021- June 2021 term.

As an intern with Arcadis intern, your daily tasks will be diverse and range from general field support to technical office work. In this position, you will perform a variety of investigation, design, and construction-related work in support of small and large infrastructure projects in the New England area. During this internship, you will perform planning studies, design, and field investigations for water and wastewater projects (including collection systems, transmission and distribution, pumping stations, and treatment plants).

Desired skills/ attributes

• Reliability, client-focus, and capability of working independently
• Exceptional communication skills--both written and verbal
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity/experience with ArcGIS, Microstation, and some hydraulic modeling software would be ideal but is not required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review design calculations
• Establish quantity and cost estimates
• Create written technical reports, Preliminary Design Reports, evaluation memorandums, letters, spreadsheets, email and permitting applications.
• Develop plans, detail drawings, and writing specifications
• Conduct field investigations and site visits
• Assist in construction administration and inspection tasks
• Communicates regularly and effectively with stakeholders, including clients, coworkers, subcontractors, and county/agency review staff.
• Work on multiple concurrent projects with multiple deadlines, ensuring completion per project budgets and timelines
• Meet project, client and regulatory requirements, standards and deadlines.
• Maintain Arcadis Health & Safety standards

Required Qualification

• Currently enrolled in a program seeking a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

• Experience with AutoCAD

• EIT or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

• Previous internship or co-op experience in similar type of civil engineering work

• Familiarity with ArcView/GIS, WaterCAD, or SWMM

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Water is the world's most critical resource. At Arcadis, we work tirelessly to help protect this natural resource, focusing on the entire water cycle. From source to tap, managing rivers and coast zones, urban and rural water supply, and issues related to climate change and rising sea levels, our specialists, engineers and scientists help address all of the challenges facing water. Using cutting-edge technologies, collaborating to develop innovative solutions and tapping into global learning development resources, we are uniquely positioned to provide safe and secure water services that support the demand of a rapidly changing world. Join our team to start improving quality of life today.

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.