What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity
Join Tetra Tech’s California team as a Civil Engineering Intern in our Irvine, CA office, supporting critical water infrastructure projects. This role offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, with the opportunity to align your work with one of three focus areas: Water Process & Treatment, Water Supply, or Water Conveyance.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary
Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to support water-focused projects in Irvine, CA. Candidates will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred technical focus during the application process:
Essential Functions
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
Additional Information
Join Tetra Tech’s California team as a Civil Engineering Intern in our Irvine, CA office, supporting critical water infrastructure projects. This role offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, with the opportunity to align your work with one of three focus areas: Water Process & Treatment, Water Supply, or Water Conveyance.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary
Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to support water-focused projects in Irvine, CA. Candidates will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred technical focus during the application process:
- Water Process & Treatment
- Water Supply (Wells, Storage, Distribution)
- Water Conveyance (Pipelines, Pump Stations, Transmission Systems)
Essential Functions
- Assist with engineering calculations, design development, and technical analysis
- Support preparation of construction drawings, reports, and specifications
- Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimates
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers
- Support permitting and regulatory documentation
- Participate in field visits or site assessments as needed
- Assist with treatment process layouts and hydraulic profiles
- Support design of treatment systems (e.g., filtration, pumping, chemical feed)
- Contribute to process calculations and technical evaluations
- Support design of water distribution systems, wells, and storage facilities
- Assist with hydraulic modeling and demand analysis
- Work on pipeline layouts and system planning
- Assist with design of large-diameter pipelines and pump stations
- Support hydraulic calculations and pipeline alignment development
- Contribute to plans and profiles for transmission systems
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field
- Basic understanding of civil engineering fundamentals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to water/wastewater coursework or projects
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design tools
- Basic understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, or fluid mechanics
- Interest in pursuing EIT certification after graduation
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
Additional Information
- Organization: 200 IEW