Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Water Engineering Internship - 2026
Engineering internship designing solutions, site work, and client collaboration.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Together we’ll tackle complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions and create positive change for clients and the communities they serve. You’ll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to grow, and supported at every step. • Conduct site inspections and monitoring • Join project and client meetings • Refine technical designs and documentation • Analyze reports and specifications • Explore project and client management • Leverage digital tools and innovation • Build connections through the Early Career Professionals Network
Key Responsibilities
- ▸site inspections
- ▸client meetings
- ▸design refinement
- ▸report analysis
- ▸digital tools
- ▸project management
What You Bring
• Progress toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field • Demonstrated interest through internships, volunteering or organization memberships • Creative thinking with a methodical, pragmatic problem‑solving approach • Strong communication and presentation skills for client and colleague engagement • Resilient, solution‑oriented mindset focused on continuous growth and value delivery • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
- ▸teamwork
- ▸stakeholder mgmt
- ▸internships
Benefits
We empower our people to excel, learn and grow, offering diverse opportunities that let you contribute to career‑defining work. Join a collaborative environment where your ambitions align with ours and you can truly shape your own story. From day one you’ll work alongside experienced engineering consultants, project managers and subject‑matter experts who champion integrity and teamwork. Mentors and peers will help you adopt the consultant mindset while applying your technical skills. Our new internship program launches in 2026 and is based in New York City, NY, with a hybrid working policy that requires reliable commuting to the office. Interns will gain hands‑on experience on impactful projects while building a professional network. We provide a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, mentorship and inclusive employee networks. We are committed to fair employment practices, an inclusive environment and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, regardless of background. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US; we cannot provide sponsorship. Pay ranges from $18 to $35 per hour, based on location, education, experience and skills. Our hybrid working policy lets you and your manager choose the most effective work arrangement to meet client, team and personal commitments while supporting well‑being, flexibility and trust.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-interviews take place dec 1, 2025 – jan 31, 2026.