Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Join GFT , an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Water Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.

Joining the water team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.

Support real client projects by participating in the planning, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.

Assist with site visits, surveys, inspections, and data collection for utility infrastructure projects.

Assist in reviewing subdivision, land development, grading, and zoning plans, including stormwater management and erosion control.

Aid in preparing permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.

Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.

Demonstrated interested in water/wastewater engineering through prior internships, work experiences, or applied academic coursework.

Ability to work in the field and contribute to project teams.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

Familiarity with BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, and other specialty engineering software.

Experience with municipal and private utilities is a plus.

The salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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