UT Austin Engineering Expo 2025 - Transportation Interns & EITs (Finance)
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is looking for Civil Engineering Interns and Entry-Level Engineers (EITs) who want to make an impact in transportation infrastructure. Whether your passion is roadway design, bridges, traffic signalization, or construction inspection, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside industry experts.
As part of our Texas teams in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Plano/Dallas, you'll contribute to projects that shape how communities move, designing safe and efficient roadways, supporting inspection and field services, and applying innovative solutions in civil and transportation engineering.
Our interns and EITs have grown into roles such as: Project Engineers, Roadway Design, Transportation Construction Inspector, Signalization Designer, Bridge Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Survey Technician / Survey Crew Chief, Drainage Engineer.
With us, you'll see the full life cycle of transportation projects - design, construction, and inspection - while learning from professionals committed to building a better future for Texas communities.
Your Role:
As an intern or EIT in our transportation group, you'll:
- Support roadway, drainage, and traffic design projects using Civil 3D or MicroStation
- Assist with construction field services, including inspections and reporting
- Prepare design drawings, specs, and cost estimates under guidance of senior engineers
- Work with survey and inspection teams to see how projects move from concept to reality
- Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to solve real engineering challenges
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or completed a B.S. in Civil Engineering (transportation or related focus)
- EIT certification (or ability to obtain soon) preferred for new grads
- Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in transportation is a plus
- Strong interest in roadway design, traffic, bridges, or construction inspection
- Familiarity with design software (Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar) a plus
- Valid driver's license (fieldwork and site visits may be part of the role)
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential, join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
- Merit-based financial rewards
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Additional Information
- Organization: 200 IEW
