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Intern - Water Resources Engineering

GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
Murphys, CA Intern
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
What You Will Do:

Locations: This is a field position, with most work happening in Calaveras and Alpine Counties, CA

Program Timeframe: May through September, hourly as needed

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Water Resources Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.

Joining the engineering team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

During your internship,you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing field services for a hydropower regulatory compliance project. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship byexperienced engineers and professionalswith your success as the goal

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Assist in field work as necessary, including installing and maintaining a network of water temperature sensors in a watershed.
  • Collect and analyze water temperature data.
  • Support regulatory studies for a hydropower project.
  • Organize and maintain project electronic and hard copy files.
  • Perform basic computations as directed by an engineer or designer.
Education | Experience:

What you'll bring to our firm:

  • Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program for Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related area of study.
  • A demonstrated interest in the Civil and Environmental Engineering or watershed science industries, through prior internships, applied academic coursework, or previous work experiences.
  • Strong data analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated and eager to learn.
  • Ability to perform field work including but not limited to working outdoors, navigating rough terrain, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Valid State of California Driver's License.

What we prefer you bring:

  • State of California Boating License.
  • Wilderness First Aid certification or training.
  • Experience working or recreating in remote locations.
  • Involvement with professional associations, on-campus groups, and/or community service initiatives.

Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Field position, reporting to Calaveras and Alpine Counties, CA field sites
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Hourly

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.

 

Salary : $21 - $28

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