Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina, for the summer.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and project managers on meaningful water and wastewater projects that support municipalities and public agencies across the South Region.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in planning, designing, and analyzing systems that improve water quality, reliability, and sustainability.

This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering work, build your technical skills, enhance your drawing and communication skills, and help you explore a future career in the water industry.

Primary Function

Under general supervision, this position supports a variety of water and wastewater engineering projects, including treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, distribution systems, and collection networks.

Work includes performing limited-scope assignments that require the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Team members will collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers while gaining hands-on experience in planning, design, analysis, permitting, and field work. 

Primary Duties 


* Assist in the design and analysis of water/wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and collection networks. 


* Prepare engineering drawings, reports, technical memoranda, and specifications.


* Conduct hydraulic modeling, engineering calculations, and material quantity take-offs. 


* Participate in field investigations, field tests, measurements, and site inspections; collect and process field data.


* Contact vendors to obtain budgetary quotes and assist in developing construction cost estimates. 


* Support permitting, regulatory compliance documentation, and project scheduling efforts.


* Review design drawings within defined limits for accuracy and adherence to standards.


* Utilize various engineering software tools, Microsoft Office applications, and design programs to support project tasks.


* Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and provide miscellaneous technical assistance as needed. 

What You’ll Gain  


* Mentorship from experienced engineers and project managers


* Exposure to real client projects and deliverables


* Potential consideration for future entry-level opportunities (as applicable and available) 

Education and Experience Requirements 


* Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline. 


* 0–2 years of experience; internship experience preferred but not required. 


* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid work ethic.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


* Team-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.


* Working knowledge of ...