What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship – Water Resources Engineering position at Anchor QEA?
Location: Madison, WI
Practice Area: Engineering
Compensation: $22.00 / hour
What Is the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a water resources engineering intern at our Madison, Wisconsin office for our 2025 Internship Program. We will require interns to regularly come into an office and potentially perform fieldwork, depending on project needs.
Interns will experience a combination of hands-on fieldwork and a defined project within their scope of study, as well as the opportunity for exposure to other service areas within our firm. There will be opportunities to work with senior- and principal-level professionals, assisting with project-related tasks and gaining insight into the world of professional engineering consulting. Interns will have a solid understanding of water resources engineering consulting at the conclusion of the program.
What Are We Looking For?
Deliver a Defined Capstone Project With Assistance From Senior Engineers, Scientists, Planners, And Other Professionals. To Support This Goal, Interns May Be Asked To
February 5 - February 21 Application submittal period
April 7- April 18 Selected Candidates receive offers
May 20 Earliest start date for interns (subject to their availability)
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative and collegial work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 550 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our client's first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. We believe engaged staff leads to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check
Practice Area: Engineering
Compensation: $22.00 / hour
What Is the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a water resources engineering intern at our Madison, Wisconsin office for our 2025 Internship Program. We will require interns to regularly come into an office and potentially perform fieldwork, depending on project needs.
Interns will experience a combination of hands-on fieldwork and a defined project within their scope of study, as well as the opportunity for exposure to other service areas within our firm. There will be opportunities to work with senior- and principal-level professionals, assisting with project-related tasks and gaining insight into the world of professional engineering consulting. Interns will have a solid understanding of water resources engineering consulting at the conclusion of the program.
What Are We Looking For?
- Current undergraduate or graduate students majoring in water resources engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret and apply technical information
- Excellent organizational skills
- Project management mindset to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Desire to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals
- Balance of a professional attitude while having fun
Deliver a Defined Capstone Project With Assistance From Senior Engineers, Scientists, Planners, And Other Professionals. To Support This Goal, Interns May Be Asked To
- Support modeling efforts for coastal, riverine, or stormwater modeling as needed
- Support implementation of remedial investigations/feasibility studies and design evaluations
- Conduct research and analysis around prospective clients, trends, strategies, industries, activation needs, etc.
- Assist with field planning, data analysis, and report writing
- Assist with research and data entry for new business initiatives
- Partner to complete field sampling activities in-water and/or on land, project field documentation and supporting preparation of figures and tables for project deliverables
- Conduct field activities, including collection of sediment, soil, water, air, waste, or biota samples or other field tasks
- Complete OSHA HAZWOPER training as required
- Update documents, calendars, schedules, weekly statuses, etc.
February 5 - February 21 Application submittal period
April 7- April 18 Selected Candidates receive offers
May 20 Earliest start date for interns (subject to their availability)
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative and collegial work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 550 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our client's first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. We believe engaged staff leads to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check
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