Harris County · 10 hours ago
Office of the County Engineer 2026 Summer Intern
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerHarris County's Office of the County Engineer is a regional leader in providing integrated professional services to enhance the built environment. The internship program offers students hands-on experience in local government, allowing them to engage in various tasks such as design work, research, and community outreach while developing essential professional skills.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supporting field visits
Assisting with design work
Engaging in customer service
Conducting research
Participating in community outreach
Performing administrative or project management duties
Qualification
Required
Mandatory attendance for the internship period of May 18, 2026, through August 07, 2026
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, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Communications
Candidates should have completed a minimum of two years of study
Candidates must have completed a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours (4 courses) in courses relative to their chosen major
Interested students should provide a resume indicating classes taken, software competency, and other associated skills or experiences
Additionally, a COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED outlining why they chose their respective field, what they would like to do upon graduation, and why they would like to work for Harris County
Writing Sample
Unofficial Transcript
Letter of Recommendation
Any additional information, such as previous military service, should be included
Applicants must be 18 years or older
Possess a valid driver's license
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, using proper grammar and spelling
Must be attentive to detail and have effective problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and prioritize tasks
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 12-week program
Business casual attire is mandatory
All positions are in-person, and applicants must be available for the entire program
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from their assigned work location
Interns must have reliable transportation, with public transportation use encouraged
Interns are expected to complete the full internship program
Early departure will result in dismissal, and participants must wait one year to reapply
Leave requests must be submitted to both the direct supervisor and EES
Company
Harris County
Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
Founded in 1836
10001+ employees
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