What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil/Environmental Intern position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity
Join Tetra Tech’s Orlando group as a Civil or Environmental Engineering Intern supporting a diverse mix of infrastructure projects across federal, municipal, commercial, and private clients. This internship provides hands-on exposure to real-world engineering projects while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.
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 or Environmental Engineering Intern to support civil infrastructure projects in our Orlando, FL office. Interns will assist with projects involving grading and drainage, stormwater systems, complete streets, active transportation facilities, and water and wastewater infrastructure.
This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in engineering design, construction documentation, and permitting while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
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 Orlando group as a Civil or Environmental Engineering Intern supporting a diverse mix of infrastructure projects across federal, municipal, commercial, and private clients. This internship provides hands-on exposure to real-world engineering projects while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.
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 or Environmental Engineering Intern to support civil infrastructure projects in our Orlando, FL office. Interns will assist with projects involving grading and drainage, stormwater systems, complete streets, active transportation facilities, and water and wastewater infrastructure.
This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in engineering design, construction documentation, and permitting while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Essential Functions
- Assist with research related to engineering standards, policies, and best practices.
- Support engineering calculations related to planning and design tasks such as hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
- Assist in preparing engineering reports, technical memoranda, and project documentation.
- Help develop charts, figures, maps, and tables for technical reports and presentations.
- Support the preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Assist with cost estimates and project documentation.
- Participate in field visits or construction observations when applicable.
- Support permit application preparation and related documentation.
- Assist with quality control reviews and project deliverables.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework related to civil infrastructure, water resources, or environmental engineering is preferred.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software is a plus.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Strong communication skills and interest in learning in a team-oriented environment.
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