Civil Design Intern
Summer 2027
$20 - $27/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Pasadena, CA, USA
HybridFour days on-site per week in Pasadena, California.
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Must be in the junior year of school or higher.
- Must major in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, preferred.
- Must report to the shared workspace four times per week in Pasadena, California.
- Full-time availability is preferred, with a flexible schedule and year-round opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Perform increasingly responsible engineering work in the design and analysis of stormwater, water resources, and drainage design projects, construction field support and inspection, and stormwater quality inspection.
- Support innovation in water resources engineering, with emphasis on infrastructure design founded on watershed modeling and performance.
- Support development of stormwater capture facility conceptual design content, including conceptual drawings and maps, geospatial analysis, hydraulic analysis, and technical writing.
- Perform other duties necessary to support the Design Team and advance the company's qualifications and reputation in the industry.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, InfoDrainage, ArcGIS Pro, or Bluebeam.
- Master's or doctorate degree.
About the company
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Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
La Grange, Texas
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pasadena's three-year, $1.5 million ceiling signals repeatable demand for stormwater compliance services.
- Craftwater's projects page shows active work from Machado Lake to San Diego River.
- Hybrid openings in Pasadena, Orange County, and San Diego indicate hiring, not retrenchment.
What critics are saying
- Pasadena's 2026 panel intensifies pricing pressure against Geosyntec, Dudek, and Tetra Tech.
- Revenue concentration on municipal contracts exposes Craftwater to city budget cycles and procurement delays.
- No layoffs surfaced publicly, but a tiny consulting footprint risks talent loss to larger firms.
What makes Craftwater unique
- Craftwater won Pasadena's 2026 on-call stormwater contract alongside Tetra Tech and Dudek.
- Its 2026 website spans San Diego, Orange County, Pasadena, Detroit Metro, and Washington D.C.
- State Water Board awarded Craftwater a $174,000 contract in May 2025.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options