Hydraulics Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Hydraulics Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside experienced water resources and transportation professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Preference will be given to candidates who can participate for at least three months and work full-time.

In this role, you will support senior and junior engineers on a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management. Projects may include roadway drainage systems, culverts, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, and green infrastructure solutions. Candidates should have a strong interest in hydraulics, water resources, and transportation infrastructure design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation and infrastructure projects under the supervision of senior staff.

• Support the development of stormwater management reports, drainage studies, and technical memoranda.

• Assist with storm drain, culvert, and erosion and sediment control design tasks.

• Utilize hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (such as HEC-RAS, StormCAD, or similar tools) as appropriate to assigned tasks.

• Assist in the preparation of drawings using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD.

• Format reports, calculations, and specifications to support project documentation.

• Support project file management, including organization of electronic documents, printing, and scanning as needed.

• Gain exposure to permitting processes, including NPDES and local or state stormwater requirements.

• Utilize company-wide and department-specific software to complete assigned tasks.

• Gain practical experience and broad exposure to STV’s organizational structure through diverse assignments and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline at an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.

• Coursework or demonstrated interest in hydraulics, hydrology, stormwater management, or water resources engineering.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$45,675.00 - $51,903.00

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.