Environmental / Water Resources Intern/Co-Op

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental / Water Resources Engineering Intern/Co-Op in our Austin, TX office.  The position offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. The position is for 13-15 weeks during the summer semester of 2026. Preferred candidates would have the ability to return to the position for up to two additional semester rotations during their undergraduate or graduate studies. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical, and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) and water quality modeling using industry software.
• Assist floodplain mapping and stormwater control measure designs.
• Water quality tasks such as water quality sampling, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Assist with engineering calculations using computer-based technical tools.
• Technical writing of reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Potential for fieldwork such as site visits/field operations, stormwater infrastructure inventories and environmental sampling (surface water, stormwater, sediments, etc.).
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in a relevant engineering or science discipline. (required)
• Currently a Junior or higher. (preferred)
• Degree focus area in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, and/or Microsoft Office. (preferred)
• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills. (required)
• It is recommended that the following information be included in your cover letter:
  • Date of availability and number of hours per week available;
  • Anticipated degree and discipline; and
  • Number of semesters until this degree is awarded (including current semester).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites. (required)

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