Summer 2027 Infrastructure Engineering Intern (T036)

Tarrant Regional Water District; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking a summer-seasonal Infrastructure Engineering Intern to join the infrastructure engineering team in Fort Worth, TX. You will engage in hydraulic and water infrastructure projects, CAD/GIS tasks, and field visits to TRWD locations, contributing to project planning and data management.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and applying engineering fundamentals while supporting project managers and engineers in daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university majoring in engineering, engineering sciences, or related field.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Solve engineering problems.
• Review project submittals such as drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Assist project managers to perform routine work which involves conventional engineering practices.
• Communicate solutions to others through drawings, emails, or memos.
• Participate in field visits relating to TRWD locations and construction sites.
• Acquire knowledge of standard software applications (Esri GIS software, CAD, etc.).
• Maintain and organize engineering data for use in analyses and reports.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

Enrolled in a 4-year college or university majoring in engineering

Tools

Esri GIS software

CAD

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Salary: $18.54 - $27.82 per hour As a summer-seasonal Infrastructure Engineering Intern, you will join the infrastructure engineering team to solve challenges. Our solutions enrich our communities and improve the quality of life. You may calculate, study, design, or review solutions to our hydraulic, water infrastructure, dam and levee safety, or construction management challenges.

Job Description Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

• Solving engineering problems
• Reviewing project submittals such as drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
• Assisting project managers to perform routine work which involves conventional engineering practices
• Communicating solutions to others through drawings, emails, or memos
• Project planning
• Project budgeting
• Field investigations
• Acquires knowledge of standard software applications (Esri GIS software, computer aided design (CAD), etc.)
• Collecting and organizing engineering data into usable formats
• Participate in field visits relating to TRWD locations and construction sites
• Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
• Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
• Perform other duties as required

Required Experience/Skills:

Less than one (1) year of experience Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Experience/Skills:

Intern experience in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, GIS or surveying related fields Experience with CAD software

Required Education/Certification/License:

High School Diploma Enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university majoring in engineering, engineering sciences, or related field Valid Texas driver’s license

Desired Education/Certification/License:

None

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Receives supervision and guidance related to performance of tasks.
• Willing to work on many different tasks.
• Desire to produce high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides within an office or cubicle and may have occasional field work, including job sites or construction locations, that will expose the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Additional Job Description

At TRWD, we pride ourselves on the sustainability we bring to our clients, communities, and employees. Their accomplishments drive our dedication to raw water supply and public safety. Each team member is encouraged to explore their talents and grow their strengths