Environmental Engineering Intern

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC • Brentwood, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.
Shape the Future of Ecological Restoration with RES
At Resource Environmental Solutions (RES), the largest ecological restoration organization in the U.S., environmental engineering interns gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges.
Why Choose RES?
Real-World Impact: Work on transformative projects restoring wetlands, streams, and habitats while improving water quality and resilience.
Hands-On Learning: Apply skills in hydrology, geomorphology, and environmental modeling alongside expert engineers and scientists.
Professional Growth: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, gain mentorship from industry leaders, and develop technical and leadership skills.
Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a company dedicated to sustainability and building a better future.
With operations in 9+ regions across the U.S., RES leads in comprehensive solutions for wetlands, streams, species habitats, and water quality improvements.
Environmental Engineering Intern
RES is looking for a driven Environmental Engineering Intern to support our design and engineering team in our Brentwood, Tennessee office. This role offers you the chance to apply your academic knowledge to impactful projects, focusing on practical applications in ecological restoration and environmental sustainability.
As an intern, you’ll collaborate with experts across engineering, ecology, and regulatory teams to gain insights into the integration of ecological design and restoration practices. Your contributions will directly support projects that enhance ecosystems, protect resources, and drive sustainable outcomes.
Program Highlights:
Diverse Learning Opportunities: From data analysis and fieldwork to design support, you'll tackle various tasks that deepen your technical and problem-solving skills.
Mentorship and Teamwork: Partner with experienced design/engineering professionals who are eager to guide you through real-world challenges and help you build a foundation for your career.
Second-Year Advancement: Returning interns will take on more advanced responsibilities, including exploring regulatory frameworks, completing detailed hydrologic and hydraulic models, preparing construction design plans, contributing to project task management, developing cost estimates and proposals, and applying value-engineering principles.
This full-time internship typically runs from May to August (specific dates to accommodate student’s school schedule) and is designed for motivated individuals seeking to make a tangible impact in ecological restoration.
Take the next step in your journey to shape the future of environmental engineering—apply today and join us in building a more sustainable tomorrow.

Requirements

• Currently a rising junior in environmental engineering, civil engineering, biological systems engineering, agricultural engineering, or water resources engineering or a related field and have a minimum of 55 hours of undergraduate credits.
• Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with GIS or mapping tools.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Keen interest in ecological restoration and sustainable development.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Field Surveys and Construction Oversite: walk sites that are yet to be constructed. Utilizing laser levels and Trimble GPS units, you will collect data bank geometry along a longitudinal profile, cross section geometry, and drainage area of existing conditions to determine future design parameters. For construction oversite, you will work alongside field engineers and project managers to inspect that construction crews are following design plans and provide As-Build plans following construction.
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis and Modeling: assist in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS to predict runoff for return interval storms, determine design discharges, develop and verify stream designs, and analyze floodplain connections. This work includes watershed delineations and analyses to estimate runoff and channel roughness coefficients, and peak flows.
• Design Support: help create preliminary and detailed designs for stream and wetland restoration projects using AutoCAD or Civil 3D. Your role will include designing and sizing channels and in-stream features such as riffles and pools to enhance habitat functionality. You’ll also assist in preparing grading plans, sediment and erosion control measures, and bank stabilization techniques.
• Ecological Field Surveys and Data Collection: collect essential data on stream flow, in-stream habitat, bank erosion potential, cross sections, longitudinal profiles, and stream bed material. Using laser levels and rod, you’ll conduct stream surveys to support post-restoration monitoring. Collaboration with the Ecology and Stream Sciences Team will provide opportunities to gather critical data on vegetation, soil, and water quality to assess the long-term impacts of the sites we design and construct

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed