Engineering Intern

Brown and Caldwell
Houston, TX Intern
POSTED ON 1/28/2024 CLOSED ON 2/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Brown and Caldwell?

Our Houston office has an opening for a self-motivated engineering intern with 0 to 3 years of experience. Brown and Caldwell offers a non-hierarchical and collaborative work environment intended to support the candidate in doing their best work. The candidate will be trusted and supported to produce quality work by our project managers and given the flexibility to manage work efforts to achieve project objectives. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and impactful for the communities we live in.

Detailed Description:

  • Work closely with project managers and other team members to execute work involving conventional types of civil, environmental, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering principals and other related activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
  • Assist with the preparation of calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
  • Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications as part of engineering services during construction.
  • Conduct field work as necessary for various projects.
  • Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
  • Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s QA/QC process.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Junior or Senior student attending university working on obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental or related engineering field required; graduate students may also be considered.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment
  • Strong technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
  • Self-starter, results-oriented, and ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites
  • Proficiency in standard software including MS Office, Outlook, Bluebeam, AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems
  • EIT, preferred

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B:
Salary: $19.80 – $26.90

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell  

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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