Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Water/Wastewater Engineering Interns to join our Holmdel, NJ office for Summer 2027!

Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment. As an intern with our team, you will gain hands-on experience designing municipal water systems, navigating local, state, and federal stakeholders, and work alongside a team that values innovation, professional development, and career advancement. 

Join our Governmental Services team and build your career alongside the best our idustry has to offer. Whether designing wastewater treatment facilities, overseeing public infrastructure improvement in your local town, identifying and mapping municipal assets or working alongside local communities to win grants funding parks and recreation projects, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will Accelerate YOUR Success!

• Our interns will assist technical staff on day-to-day projects.
• Read and review project drawings and plans.
• Enhance your technical skills with hands-on experience using AutoCAD to design:
  
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Pump Systems
  • Pipelines
• Observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design.
• Perform hydraulic modelling, prepare design specifications and design calculations, and produce technical reports.
• Support environmental permitting applications and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related program.
• Previous coursework and interest in potable water and wastewater design work is preferred.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. 

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferrable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.  

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!  

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible. 

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!