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WaterWastewater Engineering Internship


Job Location:

Buffalo, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 30
Posted: 17 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field)

Hazen is seeking summer fall or year-round interns for a variety of water-related assignments in our Buffalo office. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of drinking water wastewater stormwater and/or conveyance projects. This opportunity includes working within one (or more) of Hazens discipline groups which include: CAD/BIM civil electrical HVAC/plumbing/fire protection instrumentation and controls

process mechanical structural or architectural. Responsibilities include integrating with design teams from initial studies and conceptual design through construction of pipelines pump stations and/or treatment facilities and attending field investigations and site visits.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation) we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on all things water.
  • Our work includes planning design and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure for water wastewater and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals provide them with challenging interesting and creative assignments and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • We currently have over 2400 employees in 100 offices throughout the United States Latin America Canada and the UK.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports todays busy professionals.
  • This position may include working in our Rochester office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in fieldwork site visits (mostly in-state) and potential client meetings; capable of walking around outdoors in cold/inclement environments.
  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables including sampling studies condition assessments process modeling hydraulics and design reports.
  • Work directly with experienced engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Manage data for process modeling and design.
  • Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to select equipment.
  • Support multiple projects from planning through construction.
Required Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Bachelors/Masters degree in environmental civil chemical or mechanical engineering).
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in group settings.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Skilled in AutoCAD Bluebeam Civil 3D GIS
  • Strong interest in the water/wastewater industry
  • Prior experience in the water/wastewater industry
  • Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in environmental civil chemical or mechanical engineering.
What We Offer:
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills experience education and geographical location
  • Professional guidance and career counseling
  • Direct mentorship with experienced engineers
  • Experience with a variety of disciplines within the water industry
  • Exposure to the environmental consulting industry
  • Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation



Required Experience:

Intern


About Company

Hazen helps clients address water supply and water quality challenges with solutions tailored to deliver lasting benefits to the communities they serve.

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