Structural Engineering Intern (Water/Wastewater) - Summer 2027

stvinc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

STV's Water/Wastewater internship offers undergraduate and graduate students hands-on design and field exposure, supporting licensed engineers with drawings, calculations, and analyses for water and wastewater facilities.

You will join a collaborative team, participate in meetings, and use CAE tools to assist documentation across design and construction phases while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Interest in structural engineering within water/wastewater.
• Familiarity with structural analysis or design software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and analysis tasks for water and wastewater facilities under licensed engineers.
• Support development of structural plans, layouts, and design concepts.
• Prepare drawings, sketches, and calculations for construction documents.
• Research design options, codes, and standards for water/wastewater structures.
• Assist with basic calculations (heights, weights, concrete quantities, equipment fit-up).
• Support cost estimating, including quantity take-offs and vendor info.
• Review shop drawings and submittals with senior staff oversight.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Assist with field observations and documentation of conditions or construction progress.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to support documentation and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Structural Engineering (Water/Wastewater) Intern to join our Water/Wastewater team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level students to work alongside experienced structural engineers and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to structural engineering practices while supporting high-quality projects throughout various phases of design and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and analysis tasks for water and wastewater facilities under the guidance of licensed engineers.
• Support the development of structural plans, layouts, and design concepts.
• Help prepare drawings, sketches, and calculations for incorporation into construction documents.
• Conduct research on design options, codes, and standards applicable to water and wastewater structures.
• Assist with basic calculations such as structure heights and weights, concrete quantities, and equipment fit-up.
• Support cost estimating efforts, including quantity take-offs and gathering vendor information.
• Review shop drawings and technical submittals with oversight from senior staff.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Assist with field observations and documentation of existing conditions or construction progress, as needed.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to support project documentation and analysis.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in structural engineering within the water and wastewater industry.
• Familiarity with structural analysis or design software is a plus (e.g., finite element modeling tools, Autodesk platforms).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $47,959.00 - $54,498.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.