About the role#
As an Engineering Intern, you will apply your academic knowledge to real-world technical challenges. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support consulting teams, conduct research, perform data analysis, and prepare technical documentation. This role provides hands-on experience within a professional consulting environment, working under the guidance of a supervisor to support project objectives.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project planning and execution.
- Perform technical or support tasks within your assigned functional area.
- Participate in internal and external meetings by taking notes, tracking action items, and supporting follow-up activities.
- Manage and deliver assignments on time.
- Support day-to-day activities for assigned projects.
- Attend and complete Intern Workshops and Intern Summer Series Sessions.
- Complete an intern capstone project.
- Adapt to additional assignments based on evolving team needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Computer Engineering, or Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Data Science.
- Continued enrollment in an accredited degree program following the internship.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- No prior professional experience is required.
- Ability to organize information, maintain documentation, and track tasks with attention to detail.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new technical or data analysis tools.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Locations: Columbia, MD; Alexandria, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; New York City, NY.
- Status: This is a paid internship.
About Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned firm based in Walnut Creek, California. Founded in 1947, the company focuses on the U.S. water and environmental sectors. It employs over 2,100 professionals across 52 locations. The firm provides engineering, construction, and consulting services to municipal, federal, and private organizations.
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