Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern to join our engineering team.

You will support the design of water and wastewater conveyance and treatment infrastructure for public utilities, applying civil and environmental coursework to real-world projects. You will learn to apply industry standards while assisting Senior Engineers in pipeline design, pump stations, and construction documents, building proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with professional interaction.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and work outdoors, including at treatment facilities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of water and sewer pipeline plans, profiles, and construction details.
• Use AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, and related software to prepare drawings, layouts, and estimates.
• Support hydraulic modeling and capacity analyses for water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Help prepare permit applications, specifications, and design reports for agencies.
• Develop understanding of client interests and address concerns in project work.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure project progress.
• Travel to project sites to gather field data and interface with clients and staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering (enrolled)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services

The Water/Wastewater Intern will join an engineering team supporting the design of water and wastewater conveyance and treatment infrastructure for municipalities, counties, and public utility clients. Projects range from small pipeline rehabilitation projects to large-scale treatment plant and pump station improvements serving public water systems. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply civil and environmental engineering coursework to real-world public utility infrastructure projects.

As a Water/Wastewater Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards while assisting Senior Engineers in the preparation of pipeline plans, pump station designs, and construction documents. The intern will build foundational proficiency in the design and modeling software used throughout the water/wastewater engineering practice.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of water and sewer pipeline plans, profiles, and construction details for public utility projects.
• Use AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStations, and other related software to prepare and check working drawings, details, layouts, and estimates.
• Support hydraulic modeling and capacity analyses for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Help prepare permit applications, specifications, and design reports for submittal to state environmental agencies.
• Develop an understanding of client interests and help identify approaches to address client concerns in the performance of project work.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external team members across public infrastructure projects to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interface directly with clients and public utility staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions, including at active treatment facilities, on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through engineering coursework projects or prior internships in water, wastewater, or environmental engineering.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.