Water Resources

Department: Internship

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Oakland, CA

Compensation: $30.50 / hour

Description

Start your engineering career at a Best Places to Work company, recognized for its fun, collaborative culture and award‑winning projects. Wood Rodgers is seeking a motivated, tech‑savvy student intern with a strong work ethic and a positive, can‑do attitude. In this role, you’ll support our engineering teams on real projects while building practical skills and professional experience.

If you’re curious, driven, and excited to find innovative solutions, Wood Rodgers may be the place for you. We believe in challenging convention, asking “why not?”, and bringing fresh thinking to long‑standing challenges. Sound like a fit? Read on.

What you will be learning

• Professional behavior standards and workplace expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support construction‑related activities, including submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFIs), and coordination efforts.
• Collaborate with engineers and design team members on layouts and drawings.
• Participate in proposal development and technical report writing. 

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently enrolled in college pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office. Training can be provided if needed.
• Ability to gather, organize and analyze engineering data.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

How we elevate your game

Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.

• A Unique Culture: An engineering firm that doesn’t feel like one. We are inventors that ask, “why not?” with leadership that empowers employees to grow, challenge convention, and develop creative solutions. We throw big parties, get random days off, and constantly are shown how the company reinvests in our employees rather than corporate bottom-lines.  These all help build a great culture, but at the core are great people; people who want to learn, teach, help, and collaborate.
• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Wood Rodgers family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged and cheered on by your teammates to live a big life, personally and professionally while you work with us. Visit our website to get a feel or check us out on social media @woodrodgersinc!
• Learning + Development: Training and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grow to your potential from the minute you’re hired.