About the role#
Geosyntec Consultants is hiring a Water Resources Intern for a full-time, 40-hour weekly position. This role spans 13 to 15 weeks during the summer of 2026. You will apply your academic knowledge to real-world engineering projects while developing professional consulting skills. We prefer candidates who can return for additional semester rotations during their studies.
What you'll do#
- Work with interdisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders on various water resource projects.
- Perform hydrologic and pollutant load modeling for watersheds and stormwater infrastructure.
- Conduct hydrology and hydraulics calculations, including open channel, stream system, and floodplain modeling.
- Complete stormwater design and calculations.
- Assist with regulatory compliance and permitting tasks.
- Write technical reports, plans, specifications, proposals, and memoranda.
- Analyze data and prepare maps, tables, and figures.
- Perform statistical assessments and data visualization.
- Conduct fieldwork, including surface water sampling and stormwater inspections.
- Travel to project sites and business locations using personal, company, or rental vehicles.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Proficiency in data assessment using Microsoft Excel, R, or Python.
- Strong academic performance, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Willingness to perform fieldwork and travel.
- Preferred: Coursework or focus in water resources or environmental engineering.
- Preferred: Experience with ArcGIS, EPA-SWMM, and HEC-HMS modeling software.
- Preferred: A valid U.S. driver's license, reliable transportation, and a satisfactory driving record.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position.
- Locations: Minneapolis, MN; Overland Park, KS; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; or Ann Arbor, MI.
- This is a paid internship.
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Geosyntec Consultants
Geosyntec Consultants provides engineering and consulting services for private and public sector clients. The firm focuses on projects related to civil infrastructure, natural resources, and environmental management. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the company employs over 2,500 people. It operates as a privately held organization.
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