Public Works Engineering Intern
MSA has an opportunity for a Public Works Engineering Intern in our Rice Lake, WI office. Public Works internships provide the ultimate variety of experiences and projects, ranging from construction to design and everything in between, for municipalities. Project types can include utilities, water and wastewater systems, trails, roads, stormwater management, and more.
MSA internships are typically at least 12 weeks in duration, ranging from mid-May 2027 to mid-August 2027, with start/exit dates confirmed later in the hiring process. For engineering students seeking consulting experience with municipal projects, this is the position for you! Across the firm, MSA typically hires around 40 interns each summer.
Please note that MSA receives an extremely high volume of applicants for our internship listings, and we appreciate your patience. The team will be in touch as soon as possible. Even if you applied online, the team encourages you to visit the MSA career fair booth if visiting your campus this fall.
Responsibilities
The work you may do
- Inspect active construction work on municipal water, road/utilities, or wastewater projects
- Perform construction administration duties such as documenting activities, communicating to project managers regarding status and progress of construction, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City Staff.
- Help prepare permits and technical reports for municipal projects
- Assist with CAD work and project estimations
- Provide assistance with company initiatives that may involve different service lines
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What you bring
Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or related) in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
- A valid driver’s license required
- Previous related engineering intern or co-op experience preferred
- Civil 3D or Auto CAD coursework and/or experience preferred
- This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
The compensation for this position ranges from $22 to $26 per hour, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.