Intern - Civil / Structural Engineering at Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Autocad, Microstation, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Data compilation, Technical document interpretation, Engineering standards, Construction site observation, Adobe pdf, Communication, Problem solving, Analytical ability, Organizational skills, Leadership, Attention to detail

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is looking to 2026 Summer Interns - Civil/Structural Engineering (Houston Office)! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity! As a valued Intern at IEI, you will participate in an eight-week program to gain hands-on experience working on Construction, Civil/Structural and Design Projects including preforming quantity calculations under the supervision of our leading professionals. This internship will provide you with exposure to real projects and the opportunity to work alongside senior staff and build you skills, ask questions and benefit from their extensive knowledge. Join our IEI Team and make an impact in shaping the future! What You'll Do * Our interns work full time, Monday - Friday, during all 8 weeks of the internship (June 8th - August 3rd, 2026) * Must be available to work 4-days Onsite * Being a part of the internship program gives you early access to our full-time post-graduation opportunities * View and measure on construction site * Modify existing drawings * Attend design staff meetings * Create basic Excel tables * Organization management - scan and file projects * Transfer markups to Adobe pdf * Review existing conditions and existing site photo * Provide AutoCAD support * Assist the Project Managers and Project Engineers in reviewing complaints and resolving problems * Visit Project Site with Senior Staff * Perform compilation of data and assist in converting the compiled data into plans * Learn to estimate materials cost * Learn to interpret technical documents * Develop knowledge of engineering standards, as well as state and local regulations * The IEI Internship program offers exposure to a blend of field and office knowledge To Be Successful * You will bring your A-game every day and come ready to apply what you’ve learned in school to real life projects and business practices! To join IEI's team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications: * Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree an accredited Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related Undergraduate Program * You must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship for the internship and future employment * Demonstrated interest in infrastructure or related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to IEI's work and projects * Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation * Capable to communicate and interact effectively and successfully with project managers, project engineers, and other staff * Demonstrate strong verbally and written skills using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation * Enjoys working in a diverse and inclusive work environment * Must a be self-starter, reliable, self-motivated, inquisitive and thrive on figuring things out * Demonstrate leadership skills and take initiative * Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), MS Teams and navigating the Internet Learning Objectives * Develop basic competency / awareness of industry standards * Acquire real world written and verbal communication and become comfortable talking to clients and co-workers * Knowledge of structure of weekly meetings * Develop knowledge of client expectations (needs and wants of clients) Preferred Qualifications * Good problem-solving and analytical ability * Good organizational skills and attention to details * Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus a plus IEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

The intern will participate in an eight-week program gaining hands-on experience in civil and structural engineering projects. Responsibilities include performing quantity calculations, modifying drawings, assisting project managers, and conducting site visits.