Water Engineering Intern

Overview

MSA has an opportunity for a Water Engineering Intern at our Cedar Rapids IA office location . This position will offer students hands-on project exposure to a variety of wastewater planning design and construction projects in small and medium size communities. You will have the opportunity to see and contribute in projects throughout the summer. The various projects youll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve.

MSA internships are typically at least 12 weeks in duration ranging from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026 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.

Who we are & how we help

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family grow a business engage with their neighbors and enjoy a variety of unique enduring spaces that form the fabric of home.

MSAs roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo Wisconsin has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm when we say we own our work we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs the integrity of our people and the generations of client relationships weve formed based on trust firm handshakes and the belief that together we can accomplish anything.

Core Values

Commitment to DEIB

MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

The work you may do

• Assist in the preparation of technical reports data analysis and data evaluation
• Assist with CAD work or project estimates
• Assist with construction submittal review and construction administration
• Construction observation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Construction staking for municipal infrastructure projects
• Preparation of permits for municipal wastewater treatment projects

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience :

Benefits

Why MSA Were glad you asked!

Theres more! Eligible employees will also enjoy the following benefits :

MSA is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. AtMSA we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at

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Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1