Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC)

Job Type :  Temporary Internship : A minimum of 20 hours per week, but up to 40 hours, as determined by internal availability and company workload.

Location :  Loas Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego

Duration :  3–4 months (May / June–August 2026)

Compensation :  $25-$27 / hr

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations (https : / / dudek.com / our-firm / awards-and-accolades / ) , and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Learn more about our award-winning culture (https : / / dudek.com / our-firm / our-culture / ) , the benefits and perks (https : / / dudek.com / your-career / benefits / ) of being a Dudekian, and the projects (https : / / dudek.com / all-projects / ) you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As an employee-owner (https : / / dudek.com / your-career / employee-ownership / ) , you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

EEPIC strives to expand the environmental, engineering, economics, and planning industries with a workforce that more accurately represents the communities where we live, work, and serve. The mission of EEPIC is to implement a unified internship program for all students in this business sector including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and / or students who are first in their families to go to college and provide them with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a pathway into the industry.

The Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC) program is a collaborative effort between seven firms (Ascent, Dudek, ESA, Fehr & Peers, Placeworks, EPS, and Rincon) who are all committed to change through the creation of more opportunities in the environmental, engineering and planning fields for students from underrepresented communities.

Dudek is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Internship Program through February 6th, 2026, at 6 : 00 p.m.

Program Details

Internship will be approximately 3–4 months (May / June –August 2026)

A minimum of 20 hours, but more hours can be available if appropriate.

The program includes a collaborative 2-week charrette in July working on a project in Berkely, Ca (travel and lodging will be covered, if needed, during the charrette)

You will be required to work in-person at one of our California offices. Please note, lodging is not covered for anytime outside of the charrette.

What You Will Experience

Produce planning, environmental, engineering, economic, and other technical work products.

Analyze data and contribute to research.

Work with diverse technical teams.

Learn about local planning, environmental, engineering issues, and requirements.

Conduct assignments in the field (i.e., visit project sites).

Participate in public outreach and collaboration.

Collaborate and network with other diverse students in the cohort.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must include their cover letter and resume with their application.

Current upper division college / university students or recent graduates are desired. However, all community college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate students are welcome to apply.

Experience using Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word, Excel desired.

Qualified candidates should be studying one of the related topics of study :

Environmental Studies

Urban Planning and Design

Your resume and information may be shared with the other collaborating firms to ensure that you have an opportunity to participate

Compensation : $25-27 / hourly

• Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions : Environment

This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

This job may also require occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following :

Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.

Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).

Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.

Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.

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