Engineering Intern

Description

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. 

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of more than three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 273 billion in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 June 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does.

The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.

Seven Seas Water Group is a portfolio company of EQT AB (together with its subsidiaries, "EQT"), a purpose-driven global investment organization that partners with companies worldwide through its Private Capital and Real Assets strategies. Founded in 1994, EQT is a leading active ownership firm that has more than EUR 273 billion in total assets under management across nearly 50 active funds. EQT is committed to investing behind essential infrastructure, partnering with established platforms that deliver sustainable, mission critical services aligned with global needs for resource efficiency. 

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Job Summary

The Role

The Engineering Intern will work closely with senior engineers to support the planning, design, and execution of desalination and water treatment projects. This role is designed for a chemical or mechanical engineering student who is passionate about solving global water challenges and eager to gain hands-on exposure to industrial water infrastructure projects.

The intern will contribute to active projects involving seawater and brackish water desalination, supporting engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines while developing practical engineering skills.

At SSW, engineers work on real-world infrastructure that directly improves lives, public health, and economic resilience.

Requirements

Key skills and Qualifications

Under the guidance of experienced engineers, the intern may assist with:

• Supporting engineering design activities for desalination and      water treatment facilities
• Reviewing and redlining P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and      general arrangement drawings
• Assisting with preparation of equipment data sheets,      technical specifications, and material lists
• Supporting equipment selection and evaluation for pumps,      membranes, pressure vessels, piping, and related systems
• Coordinating and tracking vendor documentation and technical      submittals
• Assisting with material take-offs, document control, and      engineering schedules
• Supporting cross-disciplinary coordination with process,      mechanical, electrical, and construction teams
• Participating in internal design reviews and learning SSW      engineering standards and practices

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on project needs and the intern’s interests.

Learning Opportunities

This internship provides exposure to:

• Seawater and brackish water desalination technologies
• Industrial water treatment system design and integration
• EPC-style project execution and documentation workflows
• Real-world engineering decision-making and risk management
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical      Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (junior or senior standing      preferred)
• Strong interest in water, sustainability, and infrastructure      engineering
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal      formats
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a team environment across multiple      disciplines

Preferred

• Coursework or interest in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,      mass transfer, or process engineering
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience related to      water, energy, or industrial systems

Why Join SSW?

• Work on projects that directly address global water scarcity
• Gain hands-on experience on real operating infrastructure
• Learn from senior engineers with deep desalination and      project execution expertise
• Be part of a mission-driven company with global impact

How to Apply

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.