Natural Resources Intern - Colliers Engineering & Design

We are seeking highly-motivated students to join our Natural Resources Discipline in our Houston, TX office during Summer 2025.

You will serve as part of a crew that is collecting relevant data during the course of a cultural resources survey. This data includes but is not limited to, presence/absence of cultural material, soil types, textures and colors, stratigraphic profiles, and surrounding conditions. The successful candidate must be able to perform repetitive, manual labor in a variety of conditions. This person will be under the supervision of a crew chief but must be able to follow directions and perform duties independently as necessary.

Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 70+ offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, architecture, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 2,600 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

• Our interns will assist technical staff on day-to-day projects.
• Read and review project drawings and plans.
• Operate handheld GPS units.
• Identify and measure components of various ecological communities.
• Confer with engineers about preparing plans.
• Travel our of town for up to two weeks at a time.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• ESRI GIS application knowledge is a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferrable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!