Job Description

Water Resource Engineer Intern

About SLR Consulting (US)

SLR Consulting (US) is a robust team of over 500 advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals spanning coast-to-coast. We are dedicated to delivering comprehensive environmental and sustainability services to our clients. By integrating over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines, we help address some of their most complex challenges related to sustainability. Our core mission is to empower our clients in “Making Sustainability Happen.”

The Opportunity

Are you ready to translate your classroom knowledge into real-world impact? Join our team in Cheshire, CT, and collaborate with experienced engineers who are actively shaping the future of resilient water infrastructure across New England.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of water-resource-related projects. As our new Water Resource Engineer Intern, you will play a crucial role in a team whose work is essential to achieving our overarching sustainability goals.

Project involvement may include:

• Stream and river restoration
• Bank erosion monitoring
• Turbidity reduction
• Flood mitigation
• Geomorphic assessment
• Design of culverts to accommodate aquatic organism passage

Key Responsibilities

As a Water Resource Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the planning, analysis, and design of water resources and stormwater projects, including hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, watershed studies, flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and stream restoration.
• Assist with data collection, GIS mapping, field evaluations, and construction observation.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to prepare drawings, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions that protect communities and improve water quality.

Working @ SLR

At SLR, we are committed to investing in our employees for the long-term, fostering an environment where you will undoubtedly grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. Our team members consistently highlight career growth and satisfaction as significant benefits of working with us.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• A challenging and practical work experience in your chosen field.
• A supportive culture focused on career growth and long-term satisfaction.

Internship Details

• Type: Temporary, seasonal position designed to provide practical work experience.
• Duration: Commencing in May through August 2026.
• Compensation: The hourly range for this position is $20 – $25. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Benefits: This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated coursework or a strong interest in hydrology/hydraulics, stormwater management, or environmental systems.
• Experience with GIS, Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or similar engineering tools is a significant advantage.
• Possess strong communication skills, an eagerness to learn, and a collaborative mindset.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have the ability to support field work as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of software.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the core of who we are at SLR.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are deeply committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences both within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences, continuously striving to build a workplace where everyone feels included and encouraged to be their authentic self. Our SLR Culture & Diversity Team actively promotes these values across all our people and talent processes, operations, and client work globally.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.