Water Engineer – Co-op/Intern

Arcadis

. Evaluate, plan, design, and support management of water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance projects .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeIndianapolis • United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, planning, and designing water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment projects, with a strong focus on sustainability and resilience. Proficient in conducting water quality analyses and utilizing engineering concepts to optimize systems and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water Quality AnalysisProject ManagementSustainability AssessmentMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEngineering Concepts

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Hard Skills

Water TreatmentWastewater TreatmentStormwater ManagementFieldworkSamplingProcess TroubleshootingSystem OptimizationReport PreparationData AnalysisEngineering Practices

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SharePointBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Power BIAugmented Reality Tools

Industry Keywords

Water Resources EngineeringVulnerability AssessmentMitigation AssessmentClient MeetingsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, design, and support management of water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance projects
Support projects involving treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping facilities
Assess, develop, and support management of sustainability and resilience projects, including vulnerability and mitigation assessments
Support planning and design for utilities, municipalities, and cities
Conduct site visits and fieldwork
Perform sampling and water quality analyses
Evaluate technologies, gather plant operations information, troubleshoot processes, and optimize systems
Prepare reports, presentations, and other audio-visual materials
Participate in client meetings
Ensure project compliance with Arcadis practices and quality, health, and safety standards
Coordinate timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget
Collaborate with team members across the U.S. and internationally
Learn and use SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another closely related academic discipline
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Solid work ethic
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible approach
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Solid understanding of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water, wastewater, and stormwater
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred: prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Optional wellbeing benefits
Equal opportunity employer and non-discrimination commitment