Civil Engineering Intern (Water Resources) - Summer 2027

RS&H, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Water Resources in Houston, TX for Summer 2027. You will work with the Transportation team, mentored by senior engineers, contributing to stormwater management, drainage design, and related studies.

The internship offers hands-on design experience, data gathering for reports, and exposure to TXDOT-related standards and projects. ABET-accredited degree candidates pursuing civil/environmental engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as an intermediate level of technical writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality modeling and environmental permitting.
• Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Gather and provide data for the preparation of engineering reports and studies.
• Perform and review design calculations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

RS&H, Inc.

Civil Engineering Intern (Water Resources) - Summer 2027

US-TX-Houston

Job ID: 2026-8374

# of Openings: 1

Category: Civil & Structural

RS&H

Overview

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

Responsibilities

We value highly-motivated individuals that are interested in collaboratively working with a team of ambitious thinkers, learners, and entrepreneurs. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

Qualifications

We currently seek a Water Resources Engineering Intern for the Transportation team in Houston, Texas.

The Water Resources Engineering Intern will collaborate with and mentored by top Engineering associates on our team. The position will assist on both design and plan preparation for stormwater management and drainage design projects. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and a better understanding of the Transportation and Water Resources Engineering industries.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality modeling and environmental permitting.
• Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Gather and provide data for the preparation of engineering reports and studies
• Perform and review design calculations

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as an intermediate level of technical writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
• Drainage software experience
• Experience or exposure to Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) plans preparation and design standards

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