Summer 2025 - Water Resources Intern

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Water Resources Intern to join our Transportation team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects.

This a hybrid position that requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months.

In this role, you will work closely with engineers and project managers on the planning, design, and implementation of drainage improvements, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, and eco-restoration projects.

You will have the opportunity to apply innovative techniques for the design and construction of stormwater systems for transportation and public works clients throughout the country.

Responsibilities :

Assist in preparing technical reports, narratives, development applications, engineering drawings, submittal documents, and response letters.

Support the analysis and design of storm drainage systems and stormwater management practices.

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses under the supervision of senior engineers.

Contribute to developing engineering designs and work with MicroStation and GIS software.

Assist in creating erosion and sediment control, drainage, and stormwater plans and details.

Participate in the inspection and assessment of constructed stormwater management practices.

Help complete permit applications for state and local agencies.

Conduct field investigations and provide field support for design parameter development and during construction for oversight and quality assurance purposes.

Evaluate field data, perform calculations, and assist in preparing engineering reports, designs, cost estimates, comprehensive schedules, and progress tracking reports.

Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor to support project goals and team objectives.

Required :

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil or Environmental engineering at an ABET-accredited University or NCEES equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as MicroStation, InRoads, or ArcGIS in a professional or academic setting.

Familiarity with reading construction plans.

Familiarity with Storm Drain Modeling and Rational Method Hydrologic Calculations or Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design.

Experience researching design standards and permit requirements.

Experience in the architecture / engineering / construction management industry.

Compensation Range :

$38,927.00 - $51,903.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position.

Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and / or certifications.