Construction Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

LPU Batangas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Medical benefits

Job summary

LPU Batangas in Austin, TX seeks an internship candidate to support a civil engineering team. Assist with observing and documenting roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and traffic-control activities on active construction projects, and review plans to understand contract requirements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree with at least 60 credit hours completed, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and traffic-control activities on active construction projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Safety mindset

Education

60 credit hours toward Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist CEI staff with observing and documenting roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and traffic-control activities on active transportation construction projects.
• Review construction plans and specifications with project staff to understand contract requirements.
• Support the tracking and coordination of contractor submittals, RFIs, change-order documentation, action items, and project correspondence.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, contractors, and project personnel while following safety requirements and procedures in active construction environments.
• Prepare spreadsheets, meeting notes, status reports, and progress updates.
• Assist project staff with verifying construction quantities and preparing pay-estimate documentation.

About You

The company is looking for:

• No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
• Must have completed 60 credit hours toward a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program by the start of the internship in Summer 2027.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work safely in both office and active construction environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $25 to $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
• Participation in Explore, the intern development initiative.
• Hands-on experience with industry leaders.
• Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business.
• Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, and various virtual and/or in-person activities.
• For entry-level full-time employees, enrollment into Emerge, the new graduate experience, offering opportunities to work on various projects, structured mentorship, formal business and soft-skills training, integration into an Emerging Professional Network, additional learning and development programs, and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.