Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Baxter & Woodman; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman in Houston invites engineering interns to join the environmental and construction teams. This on-site internship offers hands-on experience in designing and constructing water and wastewater facilities, working alongside graduate and professional engineers.

You will assist with evaluating plants, pipelines, pumping stations, and storm water pond management, while gaining exposure to cost estimates and field inspections.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year Civil/Environmental Engineering degree.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA.
• Available to start May 2027.
• Willing to travel throughout Houston area.
• Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical writing

Computer skills

Education

Pursuing Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

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-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.