2027 Intern - Civil Engineering

DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, subsurface utility engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, right of way, and construction + bridge inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas. As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our eight offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve. The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway. One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do. Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig! The engineering intern will spend 10 weeks working closely with experienced engineers and other team members to gain practical experience in the field. Responsibilities include assisting with tasks, data collection, administrative duties, and contributing to project completion. This role provides valuable exposure to engineering practices and real-world projects.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in Engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles
• Basic knowledge of engineering software and tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Eagerness and willingness to learn and adapt to new skills and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid work ethics and demonstration of professionalism

Responsibilities

• Work on real projects alongside experienced professionals
• Collaborate with team members across multiple disciplines
• Assist with design work, testing, data analysis, research, documentation, and field work
• Collect and analyze data from experiments, simulations, or site visits and help draw meaningful conclusions
• Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and complete assigned project tasks
• Organize files, maintain records, and assist with scheduling and coordination efforts
• Learn industry best practices and develop technical and professional skills through hands-on experience
• Build relationships through mentorship, networking, and collaboration opportunities
• Explore potential career paths within the engineering, planning, surveying, and design professions
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities
• Support additional projects and initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Profit-sharing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed