Engineering Intern

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to join our engineering department. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our engineering and construction teams on a variety of design and construction projects. This internship offers hands-on exposure to client interactions, contractor coordination, and communication with government officials. You will gain experience across the full project lifecycle-from conceptual design and engineering development through regulatory reviews, bidding, and construction.

Essential Job Functions

• Attendance, physically present to work.

• Assist with civil engineering tasks ranging from basic to moderate complexity.
• Learn drainage calculations and develop foundational engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Accompany construction inspectors during site visits and inspections.
• Support both office and field operations as needed.
• Organize and maintain as-built design documentation.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Completion of two years toward a B.S. in Engineering or Engineering related field.
• Completed coursework in engineering and/or construction management.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
• Must have current valid Class "C" Texas Driver License and be insurable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to support field inspections, testing coordination, and basic Q/A documentation.
• Good technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate initiative, strong work ethic, leadership potential, and effective communication.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Requires ability to navigate construction sites and move across uneven or rough terrain.
• Involves occasional walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, moving, or positioning objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting and standing in front of a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
• The regular day-to-day work environment may involve typical indoor/outdoor conditions and various physical discomforts, including unpleasant odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, and grease.
• Office conditions are sitting, standing in an air-conditioned environment while coordinating with office staff on a daily basis.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel, so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Weslaco must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing, references, background checks, and credential verification.