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City of Richfield, MN

Engineering Intern

MN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Engineering Opening Date: 07/29/2026 Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Central Nature of Work NATURE ... environmental and water quality sampling and reporting. * Assist in project record keeping and ...

Sandman Structural Engineers

$24 - $27/hr

Sandman Structural Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern. In this position you will ... Environmental Conditions: Office environment; field environment; construction site environment ...

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As an Environmental Engineering Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of projects such as assisting with environmental site assessments, collecting field samples, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports. You may also support senior engineers in designing solutions to mitigate pollution, improve water or air quality, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Interns often collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, engineers, and project managers, providing valuable exposure to real-world challenges and the opportunity to develop practical skills.

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To thrive as an Environmental Engineering Intern, you need a solid understanding of environmental science, engineering principles, and coursework toward a relevant degree. Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, GIS software, and environmental monitoring equipment is often required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork skills help interns contribute meaningfully to projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure interns can support environmental solutions, comply with regulations, and gain valuable experience for future roles.

What does an Environmental Engineering Intern do?

An Environmental Engineering Intern supports professional engineers and scientists in projects that focus on improving environmental quality. Typical tasks may include collecting and analyzing environmental samples, assisting with report writing, conducting site assessments, and helping to design systems that minimize pollution. Interns gain hands-on experience in areas like water and air quality, waste management, and regulatory compliance. These roles are essential for applying classroom knowledge to real-world environmental challenges and preparing for a full-time career in environmental engineering.
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Engineering Intern (50803)

Collins Engineers, Inc

Saint Paul, MN

$22 - $26/hr

Other

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY:

Collins is offering an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural inspections. The St. Paul Minnesota, office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. This position will be a combination of office and time in the field. You will be able to get hands-on experience collaborating on bridge inspections -- above- and underwater, bridge design and load rating, and working on other various tasks with our seasoned engineers. You will get the opportunity to be paired with professional licensed engineers creating reports using data collected from field sites.

Who we are:

Collins Engineer, Inc., provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. We pride ourselves in fostering collaboration and an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number.

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Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
•    Junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
•    Previous software experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or Civil 3D is a plus.
•    Previous software experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF or other PDF editing software is a plus. 
•    A valid driver's license.

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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