About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for students pursuing a degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. You will work on-site alongside experienced engineers to gain practical experience. The role focuses on real-world project work and provides exposure to core engineering practices.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with team members on design work, testing, data analysis, and documentation.
- Collect data from field work, simulations, or experiments.
- Analyze data to draw conclusions.
- Manage administrative tasks like organizing files, maintaining records, and scheduling meetings.
- Contribute to projects by completing assigned tasks and providing input during team meetings.
- Develop your technical skills through hands-on observation of engineering practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Engineering or a related field.
- A basic understanding of engineering principles, software, and tools.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to new skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A professional approach and a solid work ethic.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Antonio, Houston, Farmersville, Dallas, Austin, Midland, and Fort Worth, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: This internship participates in the TXWORKS program. If selected for an interview, you will need to provide a TXWORKS student eligibility letter and your transcripts.
About Dunaway
Dunaway is a multi-discipline design firm based in Texas. Founded in 1956, the company provides engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and survey services. It operates from offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Midland, Houston, and San Antonio. The firm serves public and private clients across the Southwest with a staff of 356 employees.
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