Civil Engineer Internship

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500 coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Civil Engineering Intern, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Role

SLR is seeking a motivated Civil Engineering Intern to join our built environment consulting team in Cheshire, CT. This position offers hands-on experience supporting environmental, site/civil, and infrastructure projects under the guidance of experienced engineers and environmental professionals. Interns will gain exposure to real world consulting work including site development, stormwater management, permitting, and field investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site/civil and environmental engineering design, including grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion & sediment control.
• Support stormwater management and water resources tasks, including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and plan preparation.
• Assist with preparation of engineering drawings, technical memoranda, and permit applications for municipal and state agencies.
• Participate in field work and site inspections, including data collection, construction observations, and environmental assessments under supervision.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and surveyors to support multidisciplinary consulting projects.
• Organize project data and assist with reports, calculations, and documentation.
  
  

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• SLR offers internships to help students get practical work experience in their chosen field. The internship is a temporary, seasonal position beginning in May through August 2026.
• The hourly range for this position is $20- $25. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• This is a non-benefits eligible position.
• Qualifications/Education/Memberships:
• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in environmental consulting, site development, and water resources.
• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles (grading, drainage, utilities, or stormwater).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team-oriented consulting environment.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience or coursework related to stormwater management, hydrology, or land use permitting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, or similar engineering software.
• Prior internship, co-op, or field experience in civil or environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of Connecticut environmental regulations or municipal permitting processes (a plus, not required).
  
  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.   At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com