Civil/Structural Engineering Intern

UEC; Bellville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Tuition assistance

Part-time during academic year

Full-time summer option

Healthcare

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

UEC is seeking a motivated civil/structural/mechanical engineering student for a paid internship in Texas. You will participate in design criteria discussions, apply CAD tools to create 3D models, and help ensure manufacturability of concepts.

Work with Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, QA, and Engineering Services to troubleshoot design issues and gain hands-on experience. Part-time during the academic year, with full-time options in summer and potential for a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing an ABET‑accredited Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering program.
• CAD design experience including creating 3D models from drawings.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate and recommend changes in design criteria and analysis methods.
• Collaborate with design teams across Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, QA, and Engineering to troubleshoot design errors.
• Apply design knowledge with manufacturability in mind.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering program

Rising junior or senior status

Tools

CAD

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Actively participate and recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods, drafting procedures, and develop new methods and procedures.
• Collaborate with a design team including Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Services to troubleshoot potential design errors.
• Apply design knowledge considering manufacturability of the final design.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university; Civil or Structural engineering preferred.
• CAD skills including design applications and converting drawings to 3D models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Exposure to concrete testing and mix design.
• Experience in reinforced concrete design.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship with meaningful, career-related work experience.
• Tuition assistance and other benefits based on hours worked.
• Part-time during academic year; full-time and flexible in summer with potential for full-time position post-graduation.
• Healthcare including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave.
• Work-life support programs.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs such as tobacco cessation, diabetes reversal, health coaching, and mortgage services.

Training & Development

The internship program provides hands-on learning through project work, job shadowing, leadership development, and interaction with senior leaders.

Career Progression

Potential for a full-time position after graduation based on internship performance.