Felsburg Holt & Ullevig

Water Resources Engineer Intern - I0027

Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesOn-siteTemporaryWater Resources

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The job, broken down

This is a paid internship with FHU's Omaha office supporting water resources engineering work, including drainage, floodplain, and stormwater projects. You'll work under supervision of licensed engineers while gaining hands-on technical experience.

What you'd actually do

Assist with hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain modeling for drainage projects
Support stormwater quality work like green infrastructure and erosion control design
Collect data and help prepare technical reports
Use design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, or GIS) to help produce plans, details, and cost estimates
Sit in on client meetings and presentations in a supporting role

Must-haves

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Working toward eligibility for an Engineering Intern (EI) Certificate
Strong communication skills
Willingness to work collaboratively and learn on the job

Nice to have

Coursework or internship experience in water resources
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, or GIS
Exposure to hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling software
Emphasis in water resources within civil engineering coursework

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1In your resume and cover letter, use the exact terms 'hydrology,' 'hydraulics,' and 'floodplain modeling' since these are the core tasks listed
2If you've used AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, or any GIS software in coursework or a class project, name the specific software and what you did with it
3Mention your progress toward EI Certificate eligibility directly (e.g., expected graduation date, FE exam plans) since this is called out as additional information
4If you have any stormwater, erosion control, or stream restoration coursework or project experience, lead with that since it maps directly to their listed project types

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About the role

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a motivated Water Resources Engineering Intern to join our Omaha, NE office. This position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in a variety of water resources projects, from supporting hydrology and hydraulics for transportation projects to contributing to stream restoration, floodplain analysis, and stormwater systems.

What You’ll Do

As an intern, you will work closely with experienced engineers to:

Assist with analysis and design for drainage projects, including hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain modeling.
Support stormwater quality projects through the design of green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control measures, and compliance documentation.
Participate in data collection, technical analyses, and report preparation.
Use engineering design software to help prepare plans, details, and cost estimates under supervision.
Contribute to client presentations and meetings in a supporting role.

Requirements

Current student working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (with emphasis in water resources preferred).
Prior coursework or internship experience in water resources is a plus.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, or GIS is helpful.
Exposure to hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling software is desirable.
Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

Internship candidates should be working toward eligibility for an Engineering Intern (EI) Certificate.

Benefits

The pay for this position starts at $23.00 hourly

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026

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