Water Resource Internship (Summer 2027)
- Pay
- $23 – $27 per hour
- Location
- Columbia, SC · Hybrid
- Job type
- Internship
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- ArcGIS Pro
- drainage design
Also useful
- Google Earth
We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Overview
Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. At this time, we are seeking a Civil Design Intern in our Greenville, SC or Columbia, SC office for the Summer semester (May/June-August). This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week.
The Civil Design Intern will work alongside the Woolpert infrastructure teams working on design projects as well as supporting our task leads. Work can include projects for municipalities, large cities, and counties. All these projects directly impact the communities where we live and work.
This internship has a portion of work onsite/in-office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
What You Will Do
- Work as part of the Civil design team on a wide range of projects focused on drainage improvements including channel, detention basin and storm sewer design, along with site work and water distribution projects.
- Gain real-world experience working on actual projects alongside licensed engineers that are experts in their fields.
- Assist on a variety of projects doing such things as calculations, cost estimates, and preparing design plans.
- Work on software and systems such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth and ArcPro
- Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subconsultants and clients.
- Go on 1-2 site visits and see the projects we work on
- Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
What You Will Bring
- Don't have all of these?
- That's ok, we know you're coming to learn.
- Apply if you think this can be a good fit.
- Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status
- Pursuing a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree, with an interest in water related infrastructure design
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Exceptional multitasking and time management skills
- #LI-MH1
- #LI-Hybrid
Pay and benefits
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pay Range $23—$27 USD
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
From Woolpert's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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