Internship: Water Resources

Internship: Water Resources

Water and Environment Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Water and Environment team offers comprehensive solutions in natural resources management and environmental permitting, water resources, and water/wastewater infrastructure. Our approach brings planning, analysis, and design together in stewardship of the built and natural environments. We deliver practical results that address pressing environmental and water infrastructure challenges. From designing water, wastewater, or stormwater systems to evaluating, permitting, and restoring sensitive habitats, our services support sustainable development and resilient infrastructure.

The Water Resources Practice is seeking an Intern for Summer 2027 in Portland, OR.

The Water Resources Intern will support a variety of projects related to habitat restoration, fish passage, floodplain analysis, and stormwater conveyance and management. This is a great opportunity for a civil or environmental engineering student interested in gaining hands-on experience while working alongside engineers and other technical professionals.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with stormwater system design and analysis.
• Support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including open channel hydraulics.
• Assist with preparing design drawings, reports, technical memorandums, and other project documentation.
• Help collect, organize, and analyze project data.
• Support engineers with design updates and revisions.
• Work with Project Managers, Engineers, and Drafters on construction drawings and design documentation.
• Assist with multiple water resources projects while learning DEA's design standards and processes.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor''''s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in water resources, stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics, habitat restoration, or related work.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous coursework or experience related to hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, or water resources.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, or similar engineering/design software.
• Exposure to programs such as HEC-RAS, SMS:SRH-2D, or InfoWorks ICM.
• Interest in stream restoration, fish passage, wetlands, floodplain analysis, or stormwater design.
• Technical writing experience through coursework or previous internships.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:

• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Sick Time: Accrual at 4% of eligible gross pay
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $20.00/hour - $30.00/hour (Dependent on Skills, Experience, and Geographic Location)
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR.