COMMITMENT
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Accepted applicants to the Office of the County Engineer Internship Program (OCEIP) are required to work full-time at their designated placement office. Participants are expected to maintain a 40-hour workweek, working 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for the full duration of the 12-week program. Business casual attire is mandatory. All positions are in-person, and applicants must be available for the entire program.
Program Policies:
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Only one applicant per family unit may be accepted for the Fall 2026 cohort.
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Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from their assigned work location. Interns must have reliable transportation, with the use of public transportation encouraged.
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A valid driver’s license is required for all interns.
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Interns are expected to complete the full internship program. Early departure will result in dismissal, and participants must wait one year to reapply.
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Leave requests must be submitted to both the direct supervisor and EES. Failure to do so may result in a write-up, and dismissal from the program is at the host site's discretion.
Location:
1111 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Work hours are subject to change and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands:
Frequent standing and walking; extended periods of sitting.
Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting items up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Regular use of a computer monitor.
Occasional handling of documents, books, files, and materials.
Working Environment:
Field visits may require walking on rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
Interns must be willing to work in various weather conditions during field visits, including exposure to heat, cold, wind, moisture, air pollution, and dust.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
