Fall 2026 Water Engineer Co-op/Intern

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our Water Business Line is currently searching for a Water Engineer intern or co-op to join our office in Pittsburgh, PA either in Fall (August) 2026.  
 
The primary focus for this internship will be planning, design and construction administration for many project opportunities including: water, wastewater, stormwater and water management.  Technical responsibilities will include; facilities planning, project design, permitting and construction administration activities as well as developing design reports and construction documents. Projects can involve facilities planning and design for treatment plants, pumping systems, pipelines, green infrastructure and flood protection.

Role accountabilities:

As a Water Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance projects. This includes involvement in planning, process evaluations, detailed design, and construction administration. Your role may also require fieldwork, such as conducting site visits, observing construction activities, collecting samples, analyzing water quality data, evaluating technologies and plant operations, troubleshooting processes, and optimizing operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting condition assessments and overall performance evaluations of water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities.

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, you will also be accountable for:

• Working on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously, requiring strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Being a self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible individual with the initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges regularly.
• Exercising judgment on work details and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Strong communication skills (both oral and written) are essential in this role as you will be working closely with staff and clients. You will also need to demonstrate client-facing skills, including preparing and delivering effective presentations, participating in client meetings, and interacting with clients and subcontractors in the field. Local candidates are given preference, as relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related field.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for part-time, as-needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional well-being benefits. The salary range for this position is $16.50-$35.00/ hr.

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