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Design Summer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Freese Nichols

Summer 2027 Internships

Fort Worth, TX · Hybrid

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

What will your summer look like? Build more than your resume this summer. Work alongside ... Water Resource Planning and Design * Water/Wastewater Master Planning * Water Transmission ...

Freese and Nichols

Summer 2027 Internships

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

What will your summer look like? Build more than your resume this summer. Work alongside ... Water Resource Planning and Design * Water/Wastewater Master Planning * Water Transmission ...

Symmetry

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Overview Join our growing data security company as a Marketing Design Intern. In this role, you'll ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

Symmetry

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Overview Join our growing data security company as a Marketing Design Intern. In this role, you'll ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

Symmetry

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Overview Join our growing data security company as a Marketing Design Intern. In this role, you'll ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

Symmetry

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Overview Join our growing data security company as a Marketing Design Intern. In this role, you'll ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

Symmetry

$13.50 - $18/hr

Overview Join our growing data security company as a Marketing Design Intern. In this role, you'll ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

Symmetry

$13.50 - $18/hr

Overview Join our growing data security company as a Marketing Design Intern. In this role, you'll ... Remote Duration: 10-12 weeks (Summer 2025)

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What types of projects can I expect to work on during a Design Summer internship, and how are assignments typically structured?

As a Design Summer intern, you can expect to engage in a variety of projects ranging from assisting with client presentations and brainstorming sessions to contributing to the development of visual assets, prototypes, and user interface designs. Assignments are often structured to provide exposure to different stages of the design process and may involve close collaboration with senior designers, product managers, and engineers. Interns typically participate in team meetings, receive feedback on their work, and may have the opportunity to own smaller projects or components under supervision. This structure is designed to offer hands-on experience while fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

What is the difference between Design Summer vs Design Intern?

AspectDesign SummerDesign Intern
CredentialsTypically enrolled in or recent graduate of design-related programsUsually students or early-stage learners in design fields
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-based, often in creative agencies or corporate teamsSimilar, often in educational or training settings
Employer UsageUsed by companies to attract short-term talent for summer projectsCommonly used by companies and educational institutions for training

Design Summer roles are short-term, project-focused positions aimed at students or recent graduates gaining practical experience. Design Intern positions are similar but often serve as entry-level training roles for students still in school. Both roles provide valuable industry exposure, but Design Summer positions are typically more focused on completing specific summer projects, while Design Interns may have ongoing learning components.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design intern during a summer program, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Intern in a summer program, you typically need foundational design skills, familiarity with design principles, and a portfolio demonstrating creative work, often supported by coursework in graphic or product design. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Figma, and sometimes basic knowledge of prototyping tools, is often required. Strong communication, openness to feedback, and collaboration skills make a candidate stand out in this role. These skills and qualities ensure you can contribute effectively to projects, learn quickly, and add value to creative teams in a short timeframe.

What is a Design Summer internship?

A Design Summer internship is a temporary position, usually lasting several weeks during the summer, where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience working in a design-related field. Interns typically assist with projects in areas such as graphic design, product design, UX/UI, or interior design, depending on the organization. These internships provide valuable exposure to real-world design processes, collaboration with professionals, and opportunities to build a portfolio. They are often a stepping stone to full-time careers in design.
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Summer 2027 Internships

Freese Nichols

Fort Worth, TX • Hybrid

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Ready to make an impact? Freese and Nichols is excited to begin recruiting for our Summer 2027 Internship Program! Recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program by Yello and WayUp, we're committed to providing an experience that helps you grow professionally, build meaningful connections, and make a real difference from day one.

What will your summer look like?

Build more than your resume this summer. Work alongside experienced engineers on projects that strengthen communities, improve infrastructure, and shape the future. As an intern, you'll contribute to meaningful work while gaining hands-on experience in your chosen engineering discipline.

But your experience won't stop there. You'll have opportunities to explore our other technical practice areas, helping you discover new interests and better understand where your career can take you. Whether you're passionate about water, transportation, or environmental solutions, you'll gain valuable insight into the diverse work we do across the firm.

We also believe internships are about more than technical experience-they're about building your professional network. Throughout the summer, you'll connect with fellow interns, emerging professionals, and leaders across the company through networking events, professional development opportunities, and activities hosted by our Young Professionals Group.

What does the internship involve?

Our internships are designed to provide an immersive, collaborative experience. You'll work in the office alongside your team each day, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships, learn through mentorship, and collaborate with fellow interns and professionals.

Please note that relocation and housing stipends are NOT provided for internship positions.

Summer 2027 internship opportunities are available in the following technical practice areas:

  • Transportation
  • Urban Planning
  • Stormwater
  • Water Resource Planning and Design
  • Water/Wastewater Master Planning
  • Water Transmission & Utilities
  • Water/Wastewater Treatment

Internship opportunities are available across multiple office locations. Explore our practice areas to learn more about the exciting projects and communities you'll help support.

If you're looking for an internship where you'll gain real-world experience, work alongside industry experts, and start building the foundation for your career, we can't wait to meet you.

Locations:

  • Dallas/Ft Worth, TX (Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, and Denton)
  • Houston, TX (Houston and Pearland)
  • Austin, TX
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Lubbock, TX
  • San Marcos, TX
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Tulsa, OK
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Tampa, FL
  • Denver, CO
  • Rogers, AR

Majors we hire:

  • Civil/Environmental/Water Resource Engineering
  • Biological and Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering
  • Structural/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (Water Transmission & Utilities only)

Responsibilities:

  • Perform specific and limited tasks within a broader assignment
  • Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations
  • Assist project manager as needed
  • Collect, adjust, and correlate perform calculations, and recognize discrepancies in results
Qualifications
  • Current student pursuing a BS or MS degree in one of the majors listed above
  • Graduation date of August 2027 or later

Preferred Qualifications

  • Student organizational involvement
About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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