Engineering Student Intern - Water/Wastewater E/I

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth’s finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water team for a SUMMER INTERNSHIP-TEMPORARY. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

*This position will start in Summer 2026*

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned


• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave


• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery


• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options


• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more


• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities


• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM!

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Provides technical, design and programming services in support of municipal water and wastewater projects as part of a project team.


• Programming or design projects including researching other instruments or other equipment.


• Writing specifications and creating drawings in AutoCAD such as one-line diagrams, SCADA system architecture diagrams, panel drawings, instrumentation details, etc.


• Developing user graphics that depict the process of the controls system we design.


• Developing the related programmable logic controller for the water treatment process.


• Responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.


• Student works directly under supervisor.


• Communicates and coordinates technical evaluations and designs, technical writing of reports and correspondence with Project Manager and design team to complete work efficiently.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science.


• Process-oriented individual with strong organization and technical skills.


• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Senior Staff and coordinate efforts with design team.


• Strong writing and verbal skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.


• AutoCAD experience preferred but not required.


• Able to complete work consistently with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands put on them by Senior Staff.


• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Sophomore or Junior status preferred.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace