Water Engineering Internship

Introduction

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Intern, you will join our Water Team in our Portland, ME office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. 

Our Water Team and Projects 

Nearly 120 professional engineers, strong and recent recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients. We assist clients from the initial conceptual stages of a project through schematic design, design development, permitting, construction documents, bidding, and construction oversight. Well versed in local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements, as well as ever evolving climate change impacts and concerns, we strive to incorporate sustainability and resiliency into our site plans and designs.  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching, compiling, and examining a wide variety of structure-related data
• Assisting staff with various projects and/or field assignments
• Creating concept-level design of treatment works and perform computations for stormwater and watershed planning, and water quality studies
• Performing engineering calculations, proofreading, and copying of reports and specifications

What You Will Need 

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Civil or Environmental Engineering with at least 2 years of completed coursework
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to solve engineering problems
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, and open-mindedness

Preferred Qualifications 

• Hands-on experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or SolidWorks
• Previous, relevant internship experience in civil or environmental engineering, design, or consulting

Compensation

Engineering intern hourly rates range from $19-$26 per hour and are determined based on completed years of education

Ways to Grow Your Career 

Our internships & co-ops offer students the opportunity to work on real assignments across multiple disciplines, while also directly relating to their coursework. Students are paired with a “buddy” and supervisor, both of which provide day-to-day guidance on projects throughout the internship or co-op.

Our Culture and Values 

At Tighe & Bond, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We celebrate with events like our annual Lobsterfest, holiday parties, sports outings, and other office activities.  

More About Tighe & Bond

We are a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its commitment to excellence. With a team of over 600 professionals, we provide innovative solutions for land use, water resources, transportation, and environmental challenges throughout the Northeast. As a top 10 ENR New England Design Firm and the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, we are dedicated to building a more sustainable future.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
 
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
 
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.