Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Baxter and Woodman Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter and Woodman Inc. in Houston or Katy, TX offers a Water/Wastewater Engineering Internship tailored for civil and environmental engineering students.

It provides hands-on experience working with engineers on real projects in the environmental and construction groups. You will participate in design and construction activities for water and wastewater facilities and learn through job-based tasks, site visits, and collaborative teamwork.

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 Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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

Skills

Water/Wastewater Design

Field Inspections

Cost Estimation

Team Collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities with Baxter and Woodman Inc

A great place to work.

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.