Water / Wastewater Intern

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson • Des Moines, IA

6d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Water / Wastewater Intern to join our talented Water/Wastewater team! Why our employee-owners love SEH: "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer Why you’ll love SEH: Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training Work arrangements that promote work/life balance Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice This Opportunity: Join a collaborative, close‑knit team working on water and/or wastewater projects both on construction sites and in the office. Support field staff by assisting with on‑site construction observation Assist project managers and engineers with project development and design tasks, while maintaining effective communication with staff, contractors, and clients. Accurately draft project information using AutoCAD and related software.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
• Ability to travel for team meetings, client consultations, on‑site inspections, and other project needs.
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to report to the Des Moines, IA office daily
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Experience with basic AutoCAD tasks through coursework or prior employment.
• Has begun foundational engineering coursework in the major

Responsibilities

• Support field staff by assisting with on‑site construction observation
• Assist project managers and engineers with project development and design tasks, while maintaining effective communication with staff, contractors, and clients.
• Accurately draft project information using AutoCAD and related software.

Benefits

• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern