Water Resources Engineering Intern (Finance)
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
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Are you looking for a chance to build your career with a company who is Leading with Science? Are you interested in working with a group of talented professionals who drive innovation and celebrate the global community? We are currently seeking an Intern Water Resources Engineer to work in our Irvine, California office.
In this position you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world flooding and stormwater problems while learning the skills needed to be a successful consultant. This is an engaging and high impact position in which you will support clients with flood risk management and design, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis, water quantity, and watershed management projects.
Your Role:
- Perform field investigations and inspections
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
- Perform water quantity modeling and flood risk management for levees and dams
- Analyze watershed data using GIS and statistical techniques
- Develop or prepare descriptive charts, figures/maps, and tables/matrices
- Perform writing assignments to contribute to project documentation such as memos and reports
- Support design analysis through application of quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques
- Assist in the preparation of construction documents (plans and specifications)
- Develop quantity take-offs for construction bid items
- Support cost-benefit analysis
- Assist with quality control and assurance
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated educational and relevant work experience showing strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- Background/interest in river hydraulics, civil design and/or watershed management
- Must be within a year of graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an Accredited College or University
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation and ArcGIS preferred
- Computer literate; knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Able to work in the field and assist in the field data collection and surveying
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
What We Can Offer You:
- Excellence and Achievement awards for our highest performers
- Flexibility that allows our employees to balance quality work and their personal lives
- Office location near great restaurants, banks, airport, etc.
- Company provided on-site parking
- Easy access to I-405 and I-55
The typical intern rate range is $20 - $25 per hour. Additional education or experience may be considered.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
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