Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is offering a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern position in their Houston or Katy, TX office. The role supports environmental and construction groups with design and construction of water and wastewater facilities, working alongside graduate and professional engineers.

The internship provides a well-rounded background in engineering with hands-on field experiences, site visits, and cost estimating tasks, ideal for continuing Civil or Environmental Engineering studies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year Civil or Environmental Engineering degree.
• GPA minimum 3.0/4.0.
• Available to start May 2027 and able to travel within the Houston area.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computers

Education

Pursuing a 4-year Civil or 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-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.