Civil Engineering Intern Jobs in Austin, TX
Civil Engineering Intern jobs in Austin are concentrated in the Domain, downtown, and the Mueller district, where infrastructure, transportation, and land development firms are actively hiring. Employers posting right now include LJA, TRC, and RS&H. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Through the CEC Internship Program, you will:
- Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations
- Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities
- Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges
- Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate Civil or Environmental Engineering program
- AutoCAD experience
- Prior internship and/or related survey experience preferred
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- LJA20

- TRC7

- RS&H7

- Jacobs7

- Consort7C
Civil Engineering Intern Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a civil engineering intern job in Austin?
Target Austin's busiest hiring sectors: transportation and roadway design, land development, and water and wastewater utilities. Firms supporting TxDOT projects and the city's ongoing infrastructure buildout hire interns regularly, and so do the private developers driving growth in areas like East Austin and Pflugerville. Candidates with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or HEC-RAS experience and a local university connection tend to move faster in Austin's market.
Which companies hire civil engineering interns in Austin?
Austin civil engineering intern roles are posted by LJA, TRC, and RS&H and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The Austin market includes a mix of regional engineering consultancies, large municipal contractors, and national infrastructure firms with local project offices.
Are there remote civil engineering intern jobs in Austin?
Yes, but they're rare because most civil engineering intern work involves site visits, field surveys, and hands-on lab or drafting tasks. About 50% of civil engineering intern openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on CAD drafting, data analysis, and report writing rather than field work.
How can I get a civil engineering intern job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is through municipal or county contracts. The City of Austin and Travis County both run intern and co-op programs that do not require prior professional experience. Student chapters of ASCE at UT Austin and Texas State also connect candidates directly to local firms. Applying to smaller land development consultancies in areas like Round Rock and Cedar Park is another effective route, as they often have lower competition than downtown firms.
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