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Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August

 

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 water 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 design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. 

 

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

  • Support real client projects by participating in the planning, design, and construction administration of water and municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Assist with site visits, surveys, inspections, and data collection for infrastructure projects.
  • Support preparation of reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Assist in reviewing subdivision, land development, grading, and zoning plans, including stormwater management and erosion control.
  • Aid in preparing permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.

What you will bring to our firm: 
  • Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Demonstrated interested in water resources through prior internships or applied academic coursework.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in the field and contribute to project teams.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
  What we prefer you bring: 
  • Familiarity with BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, and other specialty engineering software.
  • Experience with municipal and private utilities is a plus.
  Compensation:The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.  Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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.

Location: Raleigh, NCCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: HourlySalary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 per hourSalary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

"California Applicants"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.#LI-ML2#LI-Hybrid

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October 10, 2025
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