Intern - Civil / Structural Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.•Houston, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is looking to hire 2026 Summer Interns for their Civil/Structural Engineering position in the Houston Office. IEI is a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness with a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. The internship program offers a blend of field and office knowledge, providing hands-on experience working on Construction, Civil/Structural, and Design Projects. Interns will perform quantity calculations under the supervision of leading professionals, gain exposure to real projects, and have the opportunity to work alongside senior staff to build skills and benefit from their extensive knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity to join the IEI Team and make an impact in shaping the future.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree in an accredited Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related Undergraduate Program.
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 be a 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.

Nice To Haves

Good problem-solving and analytical ability.
Good organizational skills and attention to details.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in an eight-week program to gain hands-on experience working on Construction, Civil/Structural and Design Projects including performing quantity calculations under the supervision of our leading professionals.
Work full time, Monday - Friday, during all 8 weeks of the internship (June 8th - August 3rd, 2026).
Be available to work 4-days Onsite.
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.