Intern - Water Engineering

What You Will Do: Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August Join GFT, an award‑winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Water Engineering Intern and gain real‑world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Joining the water team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. What You'll Be Challenged To Do: During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision, and mentorship from experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full‑time employees. Responsibilities Support real client projects by participating in the planning, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects. Assist with site visits, surveys, inspections, and data collection for utility infrastructure projects. Support preparation of reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Assist in reviewing subdivision, land development, grading, and zoning plans, including stormwater management and erosion control. Aid in preparing permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies. Qualifications Enrolled in an ABET‑accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering. Demonstrated interest in water/wastewater engineering through prior internships, work experiences, or applied academic coursework. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in the field and contribute to project teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, and other specialty engineering software. Experience with municipal and private utilities is a plus. Compensation The salary range for this role is $21.00 – $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Location Houston, TX Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status Hourly Background Check GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Equal Opportunity GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law. California Applicants Applicants in the County of Los Angeles – Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco – Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California – Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gannett Fleming