Water Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Water Engineering Intern

About Tighe & Bond

Join Tighe & Bond, a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm with a team of over 600 professionals. Recognized for our commitment to excellence, 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. We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work, fostering a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, guided by our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety.

The Opportunity

As a Water Engineering Intern, you will join our Water Business Line in our Providence, RI or North Kingstown, RI office, playing 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 One Water Team and Projects

Our team of 160 dedicated water professionals has earned multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards. We partner with private, state, and local government clients to enhance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring reliable and sustainable systems for communities. As part of our team, you’ll help plan, design, and administer the construction of new and upgraded conveyance systems, treatment plants, and pump stations. You’ll support clients with capital improvement planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management programs. Our work also includes Long-Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies—driving smarter, more resilient water solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Support project teams with data collection, analysis, and documentation for our various types of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Perform engineering calculations to support our projects.
• Assist staff on a variety of tasks with various study, design, and construction projects and/or field assignments.

What You Will Need (Required Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program pursuing a degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
• Previous experience or coursework in water resources, environmental engineering, renewable energy, wastewater management, stormwater, drinking water, or related field or course.
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with office software like Microsoft Excel, Word, or PowerPoint.
• At least 2 years of completed coursework in a college-level academic program.
• Previous internship experience in engineering, design, or consulting.

Your Internship And Co-op Benefits

We offer our interns and co-ops a supportive environment designed to foster your professional growth and well-being, including:

• Industry competitive compensation that is based on the number of years of completed college-level education.
• Structured Learning Opportunities and Professional Development.
• Mentorship and Networking Opportunities.
• Summer Fridays (Flextime) and Hybrid Work Environment.
• Access to Wellness Programs and Resources.
• Office Socials and Company-Wide Events.

Ways to Grow Your Career & Our Culture

We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program. We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. 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 the 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.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 – USD $27.00 /Yr.