Engineering Intern

Salary: $16.27 - $19.93 Hourly
Location : Leander, TX
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 2501743
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Under close supervision, this position performs entry-level work, with routine complexity and minimal discretion in decision-making. This position provides the Engineering staff with technical support through assigned projects and tasks in a variety of Civil Engineering disciplines. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, plan review and revisions, graphics support, site inspections, and the inventory and listing of City infrastructure.

This summer internship position is designed to be both educational and practical to introduce the rewarding career path of municipal engineering work. This work may be in the following engineering disciplines: municipal (CIP), land development, transportation, project management, drainage, and water / wastewater. This job is temporary, full-time and on-site.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

• Provide support to the Engineering staff.
• Assist Inspector staff with field visits, photo observations, reporting, and document filing.
• Participate in pre-development and pre-construction meetings.
• Conduct basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service.

• Assist and/or participate in public meetings, committees, or seminars, depending on schedule.
• Perform comparative/benchmark research on City Ordinances.

• Perform preliminary engineering reviews for applications such as site development, subdivision, and building permits applications.

• Provide technical assistance to the City Engineer and other staff members as needed.
• Assist with entry level GIS activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Current enrollment into a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 college credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or currently working towards a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a science-related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Bluebeam.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently after training.
• Interest in, or familiarity with, engineering, as it relates to municipal government and the ability to interpret technical manuals and ordinances.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.

Physical Demands & Additional Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

This is a part-time position that is not eligible for employee benefits.
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Do you meet all of the requirements for the internship?

• Yes, I have a high school diploma or its equivalent, am enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field, and I have a minimum of 15 college credit hours.
• No, I do not meet one or more of the requirements for this internship.

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Select all of the following PREFERRED qualifications that apply to you.

• I have an associate's degree in Engineering Technology or currently working towards a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a science-related field.
• I have experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• I have experience with Adobe Acrobat
• I have experience with Bluebeam
• I have experience with AutoCAD
• I have experience with ArcGIS
• None of the above apply to me.

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