Civil Engineering Intern

GHD
PITTSBURGH, PA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to students enrolled in Civil or Environmental Engineering programs working in the water and wastewater infrastructure domain.

Best fit for

  • Students in Civil or Environmental Engineering programs with a focus on infrastructure and water systems
    — “enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in either Civil or Environmental Engineering”
  • Candidates who thrive in collaborative, hybrid work environments and prefer hands-on project involvement
    — “Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility”

Things to consider

  • Three days per week in-office is expected despite the hybrid model
    — “Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment”
  • The role is likely focused on summer internships, not full-time or year-round positions
    — “Engineering Interns to join our Water team this upcoming summer”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with field investigations and data compilation on your resume
    — “Conducting field investigations and inspections of construction”
  • Emphasize your ability to assist with CADD drawings and layout design
    — “Assisting with CADD drawings and developing facilities layouts”
  • Showcase any prior work with engineering studies or cost estimates
    — “Performing engineering studies and making comparative engineering and economic evaluations”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Assisting in the planning, design, and construction engineering of water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects
Typical background
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringEngineering Fundamentals

Preferred

Autocad

Stack & domain

AutocadWaterWastewaterInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from GHD

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. 

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?   

We’re looking for Engineering Interns to join our Water team this upcoming summer. As an intern, you will be assisting project engineers and project managers in the planning, design and construction engineering of water, wastewater and infrastructure projects for municipal and private clients.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

Conducting field investigations and inspections of construction

Performing engineering studies and making comparative engineering and economic evaluations

Collecting and compiling data

Assisting with CADD drawings and developing facilities layouts

Conducting cost estimates and design calculations

What you will bring to the team:

Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in either Civil or Environmental Engineering

Understanding of Engineering fundamentals

AutoCAD skills would be a plus

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 

See where your commitment could take you.

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Who we are 

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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