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Hydrology Engineer Internship Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Junior Water Resources Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$74K - $101K/yr

Classwork or job/internship in the following knowledge sets is desired: * HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM ... or other hydrologic and hydraulic 1D/2D modeling suites * Technical writing and communication ...

Hydrology Engineer Internship information

What is the difference between Hydrology Engineer Internship vs Hydrology Engineer?

AspectHydrology Engineer InternshipHydrology Engineer
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of Civil, Environmental, or Hydrology Engineering programsBachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrology, Civil, or Environmental Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, entry-level projects, supervised tasksFull-time professional roles, project management, independent analysis
Industry UsageUsed for training, gaining experience, and assessing potential hiresFull professional responsibilities, designing and managing hydrological projects

The main difference is that a Hydrology Engineer Internship is an entry-level, training-focused position for students or recent graduates, while a Hydrology Engineer is a fully qualified professional responsible for designing and managing hydrological projects. Internships provide hands-on experience, whereas full engineers take on independent roles in the industry.

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Hydrology Engineer Internship jobs?

Cities in Alabama with the most Hydrology Engineer Internship job openings:

Junior Water Resources Engineer

Wood Plc

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$74K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting entry level Water Resources Engineers in our growing water resources group based in Nashville, TN, with staff in Louisville, KY; Knoxville, TN; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; and Birmingham, AL. Our group specializes in stormwater and floodplain management and we provide comprehensive solutions for flood control, dam and levee safety, municipal stormwater, stream restoration, climate change impacts, and coastal restoration. Our specialists work on projects ranging from statewide watershed modeling and floodplain mapping to individual site drainage and stormwater quality improvement. We have large ongoing contracts with state and local floodplain management and environmental agencies, US Army Corps of Engineers, transportation departments, railroads, power companies, auto manufacturers, and other clients to provide floodplain and stormwater modeling, design, and permitting consulting services.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in simulating rainfall and runoff scenarios to develop smart engineeing solutions that address current community needs and help them plan for a better tomorrow.

Skills / Qualifications

Expected responsibilities could include performing engineering calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling, conducting field investigations, assisting in analysis and design studies, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and producing written and oral reports.

Qualifications

Candidates will hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and preferably have passed the FE exam; ideally, the degree will be earned in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering. Master of Science qualification preferred. Classwork or job/internship in the following knowledge sets is desired:

  • HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and/or other hydrologic and hydraulic 1D/2D modeling suites
  • Technical writing and communication skills
  • GIS Analyses
  • Statistical Analyses
  • Stormwater Modeling
  • Green Infrastructure planning & design
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER