Water/Wastewater Engineering Internship
- Location
- Rochester, NY, US
- Employment type
- Internship
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Last seen
- Oct 11, 2026
About the role
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 Hazen's 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 2,400 employees in 100+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. - A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's 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 Bachelor’s/Master’s 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 (Master’s 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
