environmental engineering: Mato Grosso, Brazil
great opportunity for a civil engineering graduate student in the environment field! this project involves the construction of a road and a large number of bridges across the Parana River waterway. the interns work alongside experienced civil engineers and receive training in the different work sectors. you need to be able to read blueprints, have some knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish, and be able to cope with temperatures that average 104° Fahrenheit (40° Calsius) in the summer. food and accommodations will be provided.