Engineering Internship

Providence Infrastructure is seeking students pursuing degrees in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering (or related field) — and other interested candidates — to join us for a 6 to 9 month paid Co-op/Internship opportunity at our office in New Braunfels, Texas. This position is for either the 2026 Spring and Summer or Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Semester.

About the role

A co-op is an immersive experience where the student works with Providence full-time for 6–9 months. The student will need to take the semester off school and coordinate with their career center regarding co-op requirements. Providence is a water/wastewater design firm involved in all types of water and wastewater projects.

Successful intern applicants will become a short-term, but integral, part of the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment projects including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, and planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to design and construction projects.
• Assist with collecting planning and design data.
• Perform project design calculations.
• Support the development of drawings and technical specifications.
• Assist in the writing of memorandums and reports.
• Attend design and construction meetings.
• Perform construction field observations.
• Tour several completed water and wastewater projects.

Requirements

• Be a Junior or Senior level student enrolled in a Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering program at an accredited 4-year Bachelor’s degree program.
• Ability to work on a full-time basis for 3 to 6 months.
• Ability to work in person in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
• Developing writing and communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with others.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training & development.
• Competitive salary.
• Cooperation with your engineering department to gain education credits toward your degree.
• Hands-on real-world design experience.
• Paid travel expenses to and from Highlands Ranch if out of state.
• Temporary housing assistance.
• Weekly mentoring meetings with a senior engineer to help with career development.
• Pay for any recognized holidays during internship term.

Schedule

6 to 9 month paid Co-op/Internship opportunity, full-time. Available terms: 2026 Spring and Summer or Summer 2026 and Fall 2026.