Contracted Student Interns - Floodplain Engineering Intern (UNPAID)

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is hiring a Floodplain Engineering Intern to provide technical and administrative support to its Flood Hazard Management Program. The intern will assist with development plan and permit reviews, NFIP compliance work, and hydrologic file management.

Responsibilities:

• The Floodplain Engineering Intern will provide technical and administrative support to the DCR Flood Hazard Management Program. This role offers the opportunity to assist with development plan and permit review for the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The intern will be managed by the acting program director and mentored by senior floodplain engineers. They will gain hands-on technical experience in flood risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and hydrological data management
• Compile and organize MEPA development proposals from the Environmental Monitor and develop initial project summaries under the supervision of engineering staff to determine if proposed developments intersect with mapped floodplains
• Support the program’s NFIP audit functions by assisting with compliance review, organizing documentation review, and drafting clear summaries for review by senior engineers
• Organize digital engineering and hydrologic files, ensuring that plans, maps, and technical reports are easily accessible for program staff

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field
• Basic understanding of ArcGIS
• interest in learning to read FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)
• interest in learning how to review engineering and site plans
• interest in learning building code flood standards
• proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• organization
• ability to work independently and request guidance as needed