Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

baxterwoodman; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is offering a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern role in our Houston or Katy, TX office. You will work directly with graduate and professional engineers on design and construction for water and wastewater facilities, gaining a well-rounded engineering background.

Key responsibilities include assisting with design studies, pond management, cost estimates, and field inspections, while pursuing a 4-year Civil or Environmental Engineering degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Available to start May 2027.
• Ability to travel throughout the Houston area.
• Team environment experience and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with evaluation, study and design of water and wastewater facilities.
• Support storm water pond management and inspection activities.
• Calculate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for projects.
• Perform site visits and field inspections.

Skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Job description

Your future position

Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Choose your location

Houston or Katy, TX

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for an engineering internship in our Houston or Katy, TX office. This on-the-job experience will support the firm’s environmental and construction groups with the design and construction of a variety of water and wastewater facilities working directly with graduate and professional engineers. A variety of responsibilities and duties will provide a well-rounded background in engineering.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job

• Assisting engineers with the evaluation, study and design of water and wastewater treatment plants, water and wastewater pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Assist with storm water pond management and inspection.
• Calculate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Perform site visits and field inspections

Education Requirement

• Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Must-haves, what you will bring

• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
• Available to start May 2027
• Ability to travel throughout Houston area (own transportation).
• Work in a team environment.
• Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.

Compensation

The hourly pay for this role is $23.00. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.