About the role#
As a Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the planning, design, and evaluation of municipal treatment facilities. This role provides exposure to treatment processes, facility operations, and multidisciplinary project delivery. You will contribute to technical analyses and design efforts while gaining hands-on experience with infrastructure projects.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including new builds, expansions, and rehabilitation projects.
- Assist with treatment process evaluations, system sizing, and engineering calculations.
- Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, feasibility studies, and planning documents.
- Assist with the development of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical team members.
- Support high-quality, client-focused project delivery.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Civil, Environmental, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Completion of an undergraduate engineering degree.
- Strong interest in water or wastewater treatment engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Self-motivation and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with engineering calculations, technical writing, or data analysis is preferred.
- Experience or coursework related to treatment process modeling or design software is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About CONSOR Engineers
Consor Engineers is a consulting firm focused on transportation and water infrastructure. The company employs 1,511 professionals across the United States and Canada. It provides services including planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction management. Clients include state departments of transportation, municipalities, and utilities.
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