Student Intern - Water Resources

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Student Intern - Water Resources to join our team for any time suitable from 4 to 12 months!

We are looking for adaptable, self-motivated students who are excellent working both individually, as well as in a team. We expect hearing from Engineering (or related field) student with knowledge of water engineering. We need you to be able to build and maintain strong relationships with both your colleagues and external clients through excellent verbal and written communication. A strong attention to detail is essential, as well as having a methodical approach to problem solving. We will expect you to draw on your university and employment experiences to manage your time effectively and to meet deadlines.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering task for infrastructure projects with focus on drainage and stormwater management;
• Coordination with other technicians and related disciplines to produce design deliverables;
• Compilation of design drawings;
• Preparing design submissions and other technical documents;
• Assistance of Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Refer to Job Description for Education and Experience Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering (or related field) co-op program;
• In good academic standing;
• Interested in civil/water and infrastructure design/construction field;
• Extracurricular involvement is considered an asset;
• Experience with municipal infrastructure, field work experience, and construction is an asset;
• Experience in development of project layout and civil details.
• Experience with Civil 3D is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microstation/OpenRd is an asset

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Coordination and communication skills are highly needed.
• Team Player;
• Passion for learning, challenges and your field of study;
• Relationship builders and community oriented;
• Interested in innovation, sustainability, safety and quality.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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