Summer 2025 - Water/Wastewater Intern

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Water / Wastewater Intern to join our Houston Water team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects.

This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months and can work full-time.

Responsibilities :

Assist in the production of contract documents, including plans, specifications, and opinions of probable construction costs (OPCCs).

Support the performance of pipeline hydraulic flow and pressure calculations.

Assist in performing pump calculations and developing system curves for sizing pumps.

Prepare construction and design cost estimates under the guidance of senior engineers.

Participate in the planning and design of water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, and treatment systems.

Assist in the planning and design of water and wastewater facility projects, including pump stations, lift stations, and treatment plants.

Gain exposure to project management, client interface, and business development for future projects.

Conduct site visits during design and construction to observe construction installations.

Review construction shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project design documents.

Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Required :

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience or interest in water / wastewater treatment and pumping facilities design.

Familiarity with production tools, or modeling and design software.

Experience in the architecture / engineering / construction management industry.

Compensation Range :

$40,874.00 - $54,498.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position.

Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and / or certifications.