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 on a variety of projects. This role provides exposure to the project lifecycle, technical research, and data analysis within a professional consulting environment. You will work under close supervision with regular guidance from your team.
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 meetings by taking notes, tracking action items, and supporting follow-up activities.
- Manage and deliver your assignments on time.
- Attend and complete Intern Workshops and Intern Summer Series Sessions.
- Complete an intern capstone project.
- Support day-to-day activities and adapt to evolving business needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Data Science.
- Continued enrollment in an accredited degree program following the internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to organize information, maintain documentation, and pay attention to detail.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with technical, scientific, or data analysis tools relevant to your discipline, and a willingness to learn new ones.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A positive attitude, professional behavior, and respect for confidentiality.
- No prior professional experience is required.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Locations: Atlanta, GA; Sunrise, FL; Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; Greenville, SC; Coral Gables, FL; Nashville, TN; Raleigh, NC; Tampa, FL.
- Employment: Full-time, 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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