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Engineering Internship - Rail Water Resources

CompanyOlsson
LocationLincoln
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater, flood control, and erosion management. Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS to create project designs and prepare technical reports and construction documents.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2246
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Olsson is an engineering firm made up of people who craft expert solutions and designs that improve communities. An Engineering News-Record Top 100 firm, we offer expertise in client advisory services, engineering & design, environmental, field services, and planning. Olsson serves clients across many sectors, including buildings & facilities, community infrastructure, data centers, energy, federal, industrial & manufacturing, telecommunications, transportation, and water.
About the Role

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As an engineering student intern with our Rail Water Resources team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You will work closely with other team members and engineers on client projects related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, and scour and erosion control. You’ll provide project design utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, or GIS/ArcMap. You’ll assist with performing technical analysis, preparing construction documents, performing research, and writing technical reports. Depending on the projects, you may also have the opportunity to travel to job sites for field observation.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team 
  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (civil engineering preferred)
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong attention to detail

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

 

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

Key Skills
Hydrologic AnalysisHydraulic AnalysisStormwater ManagementFlood Control ManagementFloodplain ManagementScour and Erosion ControlAutoCADMicroStationGIS/ArcMapTechnical WritingMicrosoft ExcelProblem Solving
Categories
EngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilityTransportationConstructionConsulting
Benefits
401(k) MatchTailored Development PathsFlexible Work ArrangementsWellness ProgramHealth CareVisionDentalPaid Time OffPerformance Bonus