Civil Engineering Water Resources Co-op

Civil Engineering Co-op in Water Resources

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 900 professionals working in 15 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

Civil Engineering Water Resources Co-op: Spring/Summer/Fall 2027: This is not a "get coffee and file paperwork" type of co-op experience. You will be a billable member of the team doing design work for our clients and learning how to use different design technology and software systems while mentoring under a professional engineer. We work directly with the communities we serve for water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater, Water/wastewater treatment systems, green infrastructure, environmental regulatory programs, and FEMA public assistance and disaster response.

Akron and Columbus, OH offices.

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Interest in working with communities on stream restoration, environmental regulatory program implementation and stormwater permitting.

Interest in Hydrology and Hydraulic analysis, wastewater collection and treatment, green infrastructure, and water distribution.

Interest in civil engineering design.

Must be a team player and be self-motivated.

Ability to work on project teams and work individually.

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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