What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coastal Engineering Graduate Intern position at EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC?
About Us
At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
Position Overview
EA is offering an exciting internship opportunity for Master’s and PhD students in Coastal Engineering or closely related fields to support our Coastal Resilience practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. This internship provides meaningful, hands-on experience developing science-based solutions to protect and restore coastal environments throughout the Pacific.
The internship will run full-time (40 hours/week) for 10–12 weeks over the summer, with the potential to continue part-time during the fall.
Candidates must currently reside in Hawaii.
Responsibilities
Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.
Sponsorship Statement
This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.
Drug Screen Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.
Pay Range
$24—$24 USD
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
What We Provide
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
Recruiting agencies should not contact EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC directly with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by a recruiting agency to EA via this website or email will be deemed the sole property of EA, and EA will not be responsible for any fee associated with such unsolicited resume.
At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
Position Overview
EA is offering an exciting internship opportunity for Master’s and PhD students in Coastal Engineering or closely related fields to support our Coastal Resilience practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. This internship provides meaningful, hands-on experience developing science-based solutions to protect and restore coastal environments throughout the Pacific.
The internship will run full-time (40 hours/week) for 10–12 weeks over the summer, with the potential to continue part-time during the fall.
Candidates must currently reside in Hawaii.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and permitting of nature-based coastal engineering solutions
- Support restoration efforts for wetlands, dunes, and other coastal habitats
- Contribute to climate resilience and adaptation strategies for nearshore environments
- Participate in sediment management assessments, wetland evaluations, and coastal preservation activities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and planners
- Assist with coastal data analysis, engineering design documentation, modeling tasks, and technical report preparation
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering (with a coastal focus), Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments
- Demonstrated interest in coastal processes, shoreline management, permitting, or climate resilience
- Familiarity with U.S. coastal or nearshore environmental permitting frameworks
- Experience or coursework in coastal structure design, wave modeling, sediment transport, CAD/GIS, or hydrodynamic modeling
- Experience working with Native Hawaiian organizations
- Willingness to travel as needed, travel will be limited and will primarily consist of day trips
Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.
Sponsorship Statement
This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.
Drug Screen Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.
Pay Range
$24—$24 USD
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
What We Provide
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:
- 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Salary
- Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee wellness program
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
Recruiting agencies should not contact EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC directly with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by a recruiting agency to EA via this website or email will be deemed the sole property of EA, and EA will not be responsible for any fee associated with such unsolicited resume.
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