Water/Wastewater Structural Design Intern

STV, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Structural Engineering (Water/Wastewater) Intern to join our Water/Wastewater team in Austin, TX.

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting licensed engineers on planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will assist with design, analysis, drawings, and documentation, participate in meetings, and gain exposure to software tools used in structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in structural engineering within water and wastewater industry.
• Familiarity with structural analysis or design software is a plus (e.g., finite element modeling tools, Autodesk platforms).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and analysis tasks for water and wastewater facilities under the guidance of licensed engineers.
• Support development of structural plans, layouts, and design concepts.
• Help prepare drawings, sketches, and calculations for construction documents.
• Conduct research on design options, codes, and standards for water and wastewater structures.
• Assist with basic calculations such as structure heights and weights, concrete quantities, and equipment fit‑up.
• Support cost estimating efforts, including quantity take‑offs and vendor information.
• Review shop drawings and submittals with oversight from senior staff.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Assist with field observations and documentation of existing conditions or construction progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Structural analysis software

Job description

STV, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Structural Engineering (Water/Wastewater) Intern to join our Water/Wastewater team in Austin, TX.

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting licensed engineers on planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will assist with design, analysis, drawings, and documentation, participate in meetings, and gain exposure to software tools used in structural engineering.