Water Engineering Intern - Long Island City, NY at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Long Island City, New York

Job Description:

Arcadis is currently seeking Water Engineering Interns to join our world-class firm in Long Island City, NY.

The primary focus of this Internship will be planning, design and construction administration for many project opportunities including: water, wastewater, stormwater and water management.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual who possesses the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly. To be successful in this position the candidate will need clear and concise verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff and clients.

Position includes, but is not limited to:

• Work on water / wastewater / stormwater treatment and conveyance including planning, process evaluations, project design, permitting and construction administration as well as developing design reports and construction documents.
• Projects can involve facilities planning and design for treatment plants, pumping systems, pipelines, green infrastructure and flood protection.
• Fieldwork such as conducting site visits, sampling, analyzing data for water quality, technology evaluations and plant operations information, process troubleshooting and optimization, as well as condition assessments and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities.
• Client facing tasks--preparing and conducting effective presentations, participating in client meetings and interacting with stakeholders in office and field settings.
• Under the direction of the Project Manager or Sr. Engineers, assist in the development of project scopes and budgets
• Comply with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong academic record,
• Exceptional organization, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple, unique assignments with varying deadlines simultaneously
• Familiarity with AutoCAD drafting software, Microsoft Project or Primavera scheduling software.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in degree seeking program for Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related field of study.

• Prior work/internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal work environment.
• Local candidates will be given preference as relocation is not provided for this position.

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.

About this Business Line

Water, perhaps the world's most critical resource, can both sustain and destroy. As a global top five player in water services, we focus on the entire water cycle - from source to tap and back again - while also managing rivers and coastal zones, urban and rural water, and issues related to climate change and rising sea levels. Join our specialist teams of engineers, scientists and consultants and be uniquely positioned to provide safe and secure water technology that is built to withstand and support the demands of a rapidly changing world.

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.