Engineering Assistant/Intern, Summer 2027

Wga Llc; College Station, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) in Austin, TX is offering an entry-level Engineering Assistant/Intern position. The role develops practical design engineering skills under the supervision of experienced engineers and includes preparing civil drawings, specifications, and project estimates.

The intern will gain experience in design calculations, surveys, data analysis, and technical reporting while supporting projects across industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Experience with spreadsheet and word processing software is desired.
• Familiarity with GIS or CAD tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project tasks including updating project schedules and producing reports.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings, specifications, and visual aids.
• Assist with field work such as groundwater and soil sampling, remediation system operations, site inspections.
• Collect data and apply technical principles to analyze results.
• Review contractor submittals for adherence to technical specifications.
• Draft reports documenting results and presenting findings.
• Miscellaneous assignments on an as-needed basis.

Skills

GIS skills

CAD skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

GIS software

CAD software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin, TX 78759Job Category: Entry LevelEngineering Assistant/Intern

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single-family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With five established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, College Station, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.

Under the direction of experienced engineers, our interns work on a variety of clearly defined assignments that require the application of standard design engineering techniques. These can include preparing civil engineering drawings, specifications, and estimates for design projects; working on construction projects and completing project tasks. The work builds technical skills in design calculations, reading and interpreting surveys, researching design options, writing technical reports, managing projects, basic CADD review and drafting, and communicating with members of teams. Key jo duties include:

• Manage assigned project tasks including preparing and updating project schedules and producing reports related to projects. May interact with other professionals and teams on project matters, under guidance
• Assist in preparing engineering related calculations, design drawings, specifications, and visual aids
• Assist with field work (e.g., groundwater and soil sampling, remediation system operations, site inspections)
• Collect and enter data, and apply technical principles and theories to assist in interpreting and analyzing data
• Review contractor submittals for adherence to technical specifications on construction projects
• Compare investigation findings to relevant studies and provincial/federal regulations to assess compliance, draft reports documenting results and presenting findings; and
• Miscellaneous assignments on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

Currently in pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software
• GIS and/or CAD skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, good sense of professionalism
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language clearly and both orally and in writing

EEO STATEMENT

WGA is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.