Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV seeks an enthusiastic Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our team in Austin. This hybrid internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students, with at least 3 days/week in the office and a minimum 3-month commitment, potentially extending to full-time.

You will assist with hydraulic flow calculations, pump sizing, and cost estimates, and help plan water and wastewater pipelines and facilities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline hydraulic flow and pressure calculations.
• Assist in pump calculations and develop system curves for sizing pumps.
• Prepare construction and design cost estimates under senior guidance.
• Participate in planning and design of water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, and treatment systems.
• Assist in planning and design of water and wastewater facility projects, including pump stations and treatment plants.
• Gain exposure to project management, client interface, and business development.
• Conduct site visits during design and construction to observe installations.
• Review construction shop drawings and submittals for design compliance.
• Perform other tasks to support project goals.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Pump design calculations

Cost estimation

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (Civil/Environmental/Mechanical, ABET-accredited)

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects. This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months and can work full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Support the performance of pipeline hydraulic flow and pressure calculations.
• Assist in performing pump calculations and developing system curves for sizing pumps.
• Prepare construction and design cost estimates under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in the planning and design of water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, and treatment systems.
• Assist in the planning and design of water and wastewater facility projects, including pump stations, lift stations, and treatment plants.
• Gain exposure to project management, client interface, and business development for future projects.
• Conduct site visits during design and construction to observe construction installations.
• Review construction shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project design documents.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in water/wastewater treatment and pumping facilities design is preferred.
• Familiarity with production tools, or modeling and design software is a plus.
• Experience in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry.

Compensation Range:

$47,959.00 - $54,498.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.