Water Resources Engineering Internship

Your future position: Water Resources Engineering Internship

Choose your location: West Palm Beach, FL

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a paid engineering internship in our West Palm Beach, FL office. This on-the-job experience will support the firm’s water resource group with the design and construction of a variety of facilities and offer the opportunity to work directly with our firm clients. A variety of responsibilities and duties will provide a well-rounded background in engineering.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job

• Assisting senior engineers with the evaluation, study and design of stormwater systems.
• Work with a variety of clients including municipal, county, and FDOT to complete roadway, stormwater, underground utility, and infrastructure improvements.
• Field work, studies and design of stormwater retrofit systems in response to future sea level rise.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling computation and analysis.
• Work independently on a variety of tasks including CAD, Drainage Design, Quantity Computation, Traffic Analysis, and Data Collection

Education Requirement

• Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Must-haves, what you will bring

• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
• Available to start May 2026.
• Ability to travel throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County areas (own transportation).
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of projects.
• Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills.

Compensation The hourly pay for this role is $23.00. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer.