Internship – Coastal Engineer

Locations: Austin, TX | Rockport, TX | Corpus Christi, TX

Practice Area: Engineering

Compensation: $22.00 / hour

What Is the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking interns across a broad range of practice areas for our 2024 Internship Program. We will require interns to regularly come into an office and potentially perform fieldwork, depending on project needs.

Interns will experience a combination of hands-on fieldwork and a defined project within their scope of study, as well as the opportunity for exposure to other service areas within our firm. There will be opportunities to work with senior- and principal-level professionals, assisting with project-related tasks and gaining insight into the world of professional consulting. Interns will have a solid understanding of environmental consulting at the conclusion of the program.

What Are We Looking For?

• Current undergraduate or graduate students majoring in a field related to one of our areas of expertise:
  • Engineering (coastal, geotechnical, environmental, civil, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Coding experience a plus (Matlab, Python)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Project management mindset to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Desire to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals
• Balance of a professional attitude while having fun

What Are the Responsibilities?

Deliver a defined capstone project with assistance from senior engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals. To support this goal, interns may be asked to:

• Coastal engineering, including coastal processes, shoreline erosion protection, wetland protection and restoration, and "engineering with nature" concepts.
• Aide in numerical modeling (wave, circulation, sediment transport, coastal processes, and hydraulic processes), adaptive management strategies, and infrastructure evaluation and design.
• Aide in flood hazard and flood resiliency evaluations, including numerical modeling, adaptive management strategies, and infrastructure evaluation and design.
• Assist with field planning, data analysis, and report writing
• Conduct field activities, including site evaluation and construction management
• Complete OSHA HAZWOPER training as required
• Update documents, calendars, schedules, weekly statuses, etc.

What Is the Timeline for the Texas 2024 Internship Program?

• March 20 through April 5: Application submittal period
• April 22 through April 25: “Experience Anchor QEA” Interview Day takes place in selected offices
• May 1 through May 5: Accepted applicants receive internship offers
• May 21 through September 30: Internships occur (start and end dates may vary within this period)

Further details will be provided during the interview process.

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative and collegial work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self.

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our client's first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. We believe engaged staff leads to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.