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Intern

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection ... According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder ...

Design of municipal water lines, storm drainage & sanitary sewer, post-fire flood control measures ... Colorado Engineering Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain Experience in the design of ...

Project Designer-EIT

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$72K - $90K/yr

Plan, design and implement critical community infrastructure projects including flood mitigation ... Prior experience working as an intern under a professional engineer is a plus. Salary Range: $72 ...

Plan, design and implement critical community infrastructure projects including flood mitigation ... Prior experience working as an intern under a professional engineer is a plus. Salary Range: $72 ...

Analysis and design * Flood studies, resiliency and vulnerability assessments * Green ... Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

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How much do intern flood engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern flood engineer in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern Flood Engineer vs Flood Engineer?

AspectIntern Flood EngineerFlood Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree (e.g., Civil Engineering)Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or related field, with professional licensure often preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised, often in internship or training programsFull-time professional role, responsible for designing and managing flood mitigation projects
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with data collection, basic modeling, and supporting senior engineersDeveloping flood models, analyzing data, and implementing flood risk solutions

The main difference between an Intern Flood Engineer and a Flood Engineer lies in experience and responsibilities. Interns are in training, assisting with tasks under supervision, while Flood Engineers are fully responsible for project execution and design. Internships serve as a stepping stone toward becoming a professional Flood Engineer.

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Infographic showing various Intern Flood Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Internship. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Intern

Shimmick

Irvine, CA โ€ข On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Full-time, Internship

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Job description

Overview
Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Business Development Intern to be based out of our Irvine, CA location. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible with an end date in August or September pending the academic schedules.
Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division. Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.
Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world's largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation's growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.
Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation's growing demand for water infrastructure.
Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.
  • According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
  • Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
  • Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

Responsibilities
Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.
  • Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study
  • Focus is admin support for BD department. Some events (locally), data entry, market research
  • Needs to sit in Irvine
  • The hiring manager is looking for time management, prioritization, detail-oriented candidates

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism, English or related field with the intent to continue enrollment after an internship.
  • Must have completed 2 years of study

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A university student that has more than one year of school remaining before earning a degree preferred, these students typically are Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in university. Successful Interns may be eligible to return for additional internships
  • Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
  • strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders
  • Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States Work Authorization.
  • The salary range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience and/or education.
  • A Housing Stipend is available to those who qualify.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.