Office of the County Engineer 2026 Spring Intern

Overview

Full-time 17-week internship providing hands-on engineering and public-service experience.

Key Responsibilities

• building operations
• design support
• research
• field visits
• project management
• customer service

Tasks

Field visits may require walking on rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. These may include supporting field visits, assisting with design work, engaging in customer service, conducting research, participating in community outreach, and performing administrative or project management duties. -Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from their assigned work location. Interns must have reliable transportation, with public transportation use encouraged. -Building Operation Services -Occasional handling of documents, books, files, and materials.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• gis
• driver's license
• time management
• problem solving
• teamwork

What You Bring

Interns must be willing to work in various weather conditions during field visits, including exposure to heat, cold, wind, moisture, air pollution, and dust. Interns in the Office of the County Engineer Internship Program (OCEIP) will be fully immersed in active project teams, taking on meaningful responsibilities across a range of tasks. -Frequent standing and walking; extended periods of sitting. -Interested students should provide a resume indicating classes taken, software competency, and other associated skills or experiences. -Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills. -Candidates must have successfully completed a minimum of fifty (50) credit hours and at least ten (10) major-specific courses within their degree program. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, using proper grammar and spelling. -Candidates should have completed a minimum of two years of study. -Accepted applicants to the Office of the County Engineer Internship Program (OCEIP) are required to work full-time at their designated placement office. Participants are expected to maintain a 40-hour workweek, working 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for the full duration of the 17-week program. Business casual attire is mandatory. All positions are in-person, and applicants must be available for the entire program. -Applicants must be 18 years or older. -A valid driver’s license is required for all interns. -Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting items up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Regular use of a computer monitor. -Ability to work collaboratively within a team and prioritize tasks. -Writing Sample. -Candidates must be currently enrolled (at time of application) in a college or university working toward a degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical), Surveying, GIS, CIS, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Communications. -Possess a valid driver’s license. -Mandatory attendance for the internship period of December 29th through May 1st. -Must be attentive to detail and have effective problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

The program also offers valuable mentoring and professional development opportunities, providing interns with guidance from experienced professionals and the tools needed to grow their skills, knowledge, and confidence as they prepare for their future careers. Committed to fostering diversity, OCEIP actively recruits students from a wide range of educational, economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds to reflect the diversity of Harris County’s residents. Interns will benefit from leadership training, professional development opportunities, and meaningful work experiences that prepare them for success in the public and private sectors. These departments utilize innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure that every project exceeds expectations and delivers creative, practical results. The Office of the County Engineer Internship Program (OCEIP), led by Dr. Santa Maria, Chief of Staff, is designed for students aged 18 and over who are pursuing post-secondary opportunities. OCEIP offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in local government, exposing them to real-world programs, policies, and issues. Through this immersion, interns will build the professional skills necessary for their future careers. -Real Property -Interns are expected to complete the full internship program. Early departure will result in dismissal, and participants must wait one year to reapply.

About Office Of The County Engineer

-With decades of expertise, the Office of the County Engineer plays a vital role in managing Harris County's infrastructure needs. -Specializing in transportation, utilities, and civil engineering, the office oversees a vast array of projects ranging from road construction to drainage systems. -Their work impacts the daily lives of thousands, focusing on enhancing safety, mobility, and sustainability for the region's residents. -The office's dedicated team takes on everything from designing roadways to maintaining bridges, ensuring long-term community resilience. -Projects often include large-scale developments that address the growing needs of a rapidly expanding urban area. -By using innovative engineering practices, the office continues to shape the county's transportation network and infrastructure for future generations.

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