Engineering Internship - Water Resources
Olsson
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Description
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water resources services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a summer 2027 engineering student intern with our Water Resources team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on client projects related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, and scour and erosion control. You’ll provide project design utilizing AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro. You’ll assist with performing technical analysis, research, and writing technical reports. Depending on the projects, you may also have the opportunity to travel to job sites for field observation.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (civil engineering preferred)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- wellness program
About this role
Olsson's Water Resources team is looking for an engineering intern to contribute to real projects in stormwater management, flood control, floodplain analysis, and erosion control. You'll work alongside engineers on the full project lifecycle—from planning and design through permitting and construction support—using tools like AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and develop technical reports. The role includes hands-on experience that bridges classroom learning to professional practice, with potential site visits for field observation depending on project needs.
This internship suits someone pursuing a civil engineering degree who has working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS, solid proficiency in Excel and Office applications, and strong attention to detail. You should be comfortable collaborating closely with a team, taking ownership of your work, and applying problem-solving skills to technical challenges. The position is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas and requires in-office presence for summer 2027.
Olsson emphasizes people-centered culture and career growth, offering interns meaningful work that directly affects communities. As an engineering-focused firm established in 1956, the company provides a structured environment to develop professional skills while contributing to water resource solutions that matter.
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