Environmental Engineering Intern - (Summer 2027)
CDM Smith
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Salary
- $25/hr
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- 2h ago
About this role
Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
CDM Smith is looking for an Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience working on real-world water and infrastructure projects. As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside industry-leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of municipal, federal, and industrial projects. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, fellow interns, and multidisciplinary project teams while gaining exposure to different areas of engineering and project delivery. As a CDM Smith Intern, you will: Research and evaluate engineering solutions to support project analyses, reporting, and design. Assist with the development of engineering calculations, technical reports, project documentation, and presentations. Gain hands-on experience using tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software. Work alongside senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support project deliverables and solve engineering challenges. Participate in team meetings and gain exposure to client and project interactions. Assist with fieldwork and construction management activities, providing a firsthand look at projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Build your professional network while developing technical skills that complement your academic experience. CDM Smith Internship Program The CDM Smith Internship Program gives students the opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into real-world engineering experience. Interns work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects across water, environmental, civil, and other engineering disciplines while gaining hands-on experience with industry tools, project teams, and client work. Summer 2027 Cohorts: May 17th, May 31st, June 14th Our interns are encouraged to ask questions, take on meaningful responsibilities, build their professional networks, and explore potential career paths within CDM Smith. Whether working in the office, in the field, or alongside multidisciplinary project teams, the program provides a well-rounded experience designed to prepare students for a successful engineering career.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Masters in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field is required. Amount of Travel Required 10% or less EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,