Brown and Caldwell Internship (Design, Engineering, Marketing)

Job Summary

The Intern role provides hands-on experience supporting business operations, client-facing initiatives, project delivery activities, and technical consulting services within a professional services environment. Interns work alongside experienced professionals to assist with project coordination, research, analysis, documentation, communications, and operational support activities that contribute to successful team and client outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

Support day-to-day activities; collaborate across teams; assist with project coordination, research, reporting, documentation, meetings, presentations, process improvement, and professional development activities including workshops and a capstone project.

Official Posting Timeline:

This posting is intended as a declaration of interest for students who would like to be considered for Brown and Caldwell's 2027 Internship Program. By submitting your information, you will be added to our talent database while we finalize internship hiring needs across the company. Official internship opportunities are expected to be posted in early to mid-September, at which time interested candidates will be encouraged to formally apply. Individuals who express interest through this posting will be contacted once the official internship positions become available. We appreciate your interest in Brown and Caldwell and look forward to sharing more information about our opportunities in the coming months.  

Skills & Competencies

Communication, organization, attention to detail, teamwork, analytical thinking, Microsoft Office proficiency, adaptability, professionalism, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Experience

No prior professional experience required.

Education

Currently enrolled in and continuing enrollment after internship in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).

Functional Area Specializations

Engineering & Design

• Support consulting teams with technical research, analysis, and project execution. 
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world technical challenges. 
• Preferred majors: Engineering, Data Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other STEM disciplines. 

Marketing

• Assist with marketing campaigns, content creation, branding, and market research.
• Work with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva and support campaign analytics.
• Preferred majors: Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Media Studies, or related fields.

Salary Range: The hourly pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.  

Location A: $18.40 - $25.20/hr.
Location B: $20.20 – $27.70/hr.
Location C: $22.00 – $30.20 /hr.

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. 

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.  

About Brown and Caldwell   

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com  

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. 

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.   

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.  Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act