Water/Wastewater Engineering Internship

Hazen and Sawyer

Posted 23 days ago

Internship

Cincinnati, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will work directly with an experienced engineering team, assisting in various water-related projects from initial studies to construction. Responsibilities include preparing engineering deliverables and participating in fieldwork.

Hazen is looking for an intern in their Cincinnati office to work on diverse water-related projects. The role requires students currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree program, with strong communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office Suite skills. This internship offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and potential full-time employment after graduation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Water Treatment

Wastewater Treatment

Engineering

Process Modeling

Data Management

Fieldwork

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Job Description

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field)

Hazen is seeking an intern in our Cincinnati office. As part of our design and process teams, you will work on a variety of water-related assignments. Project opportunities include drinking water treatment facilities and distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities, sewer and stormwater collection systems, and other water resource management projects.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
  • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with experienced engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop
  • Sit on a project team from initial studies and conceptual design through construction
  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including sampling studies, condition assessments, hydraulics, and design reports
  • Manage data for process modeling and design
  • Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment
  • Participate in fieldwork and local site visits

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s/Master’s degree program
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in group settings.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

  • Professional guidance and career counseling
  • Direct mentorship with experienced engineers
  • Experience with a variety of disciplines within the water industry 
  • Exposure to the environmental consulting industry 
  • Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation

Hazen and Sawyer

As Hazen marks 75 years, we celebrate a legacy of absolute commitment to our clients while delivering the best technical work available anywhere. By fostering a culture rich with collaboration, opportunity, and support, we've retained a small-firm feel even as we've expanded to be the water industry's largest firm solely devoted to all things water. Our focus on water prepares us to handle the exceptional challenges facing the industry: adapting to new regulations and changes in supply or demand; targeting stretched budgets for optimal ROI; developing resilience to drought, floods, severe storms, and wildfires; charting a course into the digital age; and much, much more. Our focus on water also makes us home to many of the world’s top water experts and rising talents, each seeking a challenging and rewarding career while making an important contribution to the communities in which we work. If you have a water challenge, Hazen and Sawyer has your solution.

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