Top Internships in Houston, TX

Six-month engineering internship building production backend services and AI pipelines. Design SQL schemas (PostgreSQL), implement SaaS integrations (REST APIs, webhooks), work with embeddings, transformer models and vector databases, build end-to-end data processing pipelines, and contribute to code reviews and architecture discussions.

Support BIM/VDC workflows from design through project completion: facilitate 2D/3D coordination, model missing content, perform 4D/5D schedule and cost analyses, run clash detection and assist conflict resolution, and produce material quantity take-offs for estimating.

Intern will identify productivity challenges and process gaps across global sales teams, prioritize improvement opportunities, and build AI-enabled solutions using Microsoft Copilot, agents, chatbots, Excel automation, and related tools. The role also supports sales process documentation, implementation planning, stakeholder collaboration, governance, and measuring efficiency improvements and business impact.

Communications Intern supporting communication strategies, social media content, marketing material design, business intelligence research, reports, presentations, and collaborative initiatives in a consulting environment.

Participates in a comprehensive insurance and risk management internship, supporting client management teams and serving clients. Completes project work, develops professional and industry skills, attends educational webinars, builds relationships with managers and mentors, and learns about insurance career opportunities. The program requires full attendance and offers exposure to industry partners and client service practices.

Supports tax compliance and consulting by preparing simple tax returns, extensions, quarterly estimates, tax accrual components, research, and responses to IRS notices under professional supervision. The intern also monitors tax law developments, assists with client tax projections, maintains workpapers, and helps ensure compliance with firm policies and filing requirements.

Develop and integrate complex software applications as part of a Honeywell engineering team. Interns will contribute software features to products, apply software development lifecycle and configuration management practices, analyze problems, develop efficient solutions, and collaborate with global teams while receiving mentorship and hands-on experience.

Develop and implement embedded software and systems, analyze system efficiency and stability, optimize I/O performance, support software quality assurance, and code, test, and troubleshoot system software. The internship requires hardware understanding and offers hands-on technical experience, mentorship, relocation benefits, and short-term housing for eligible interns.

Software engineering intern supporting the design, development, integration, and enhancement of complex software applications. The role involves contributing to team goals, creating innovative solutions, developing high-quality features, applying software development lifecycle and configuration management practices, and collaborating with engineers. Interns receive mentorship, hands-on experience, relocation benefits, and short-term housing when eligible.

Mechanical Engineering Interns will assist with designing and developing mechanical systems, components, and assemblies; conduct engineering research and analysis; collaborate cross-functionally on technical problems; and participate in testing and validation. The role provides hands-on exposure to industry-standard tools, manufacturing processes, product testing, and real-world engineering projects, along with mentorship and professional development.

Develop and implement embedded software and systems, analyze system efficiency and stability, optimize I/O performance, and support software quality assurance. Responsibilities include coding, testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring embedded system software while working closely with hardware. The internship provides hands-on engineering experience, mentorship, professional development, relocation benefits, and short-term housing eligibility.

Build and ship production software across the frontend and backend, working closely with founders, customers, and product teams. Develop AI-powered features and systems involving web scraping, unstructured data, PDF parsing, and cloud infrastructure. Translate real-world real estate and financing problems into technical solutions, make high-impact decisions, and own shipped code. The internship may convert to a full-time role.

Assists assurance and audit teams with client engagements, audit documentation, working papers, research, and communication with client-related parties. Learns GAAP, GAAS, and BDO’s audit methodology through structured training and hands-on assignments. Supports audit staff, contributes to team discussions, presents research findings, and develops accounting and auditing skills while pursuing CPA-eligible education credits.

Temporary three-month internship supporting the sales and business development team. Responsibilities include prospect research, lead generation, marketing content distribution, meeting coordination, competitor research, presentation preparation, activity tracking, and administrative support. The role is intended for a current college student seeking hands-on exposure to sales and business development.

Supports state and local tax compliance and consulting engagements through basic tax research, return preparation, tax filings, exposure analysis, tax memoranda, notice responses, and audit defense assistance. The intern uses Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax software under supervision while collaborating with experienced tax professionals and participating in client meetings. The role requires enrollment in an accounting, taxation, finance, JD, or LLM program.

Engineering interns support plan reviews, technical analysis, research and product development, safety evaluations, data quality efforts, performance metrics, technical reports, and rule development. They work under experienced engineers across multiple projects, communicate workload status, advise field operations, and collaborate with digital, project management, commercial, and other technical teams. The internship is based at ABS headquarters in Spring, Texas, with housing and a vehicle available for eligible interns.

Supports the Audience team by analyzing reader behavior, crafting headlines and social copy, creating platform-specific posts, assisting with newsletters, packaging digital stories, researching search trends, and developing strategies to grow and engage audiences across platforms.

Participate in Chevron’s Supply and Trading internship, supporting commodity commercial activities across crude, refined products, natural gas, NGLs, renewables, carbon, and freight. Work alongside traders, operators, analysts, and charterers on trading analysis, supply and trading operations, shipping and demurrage, risk and credit, value-chain optimization, and commercial strategy. Interns gain hands-on experience, training, networking opportunities, and exposure to potential full-time roles.

Supports project managers on active electrical construction projects by tracking schedules, milestones, submittals, RFIs, change orders, costs, budgets, pay applications, subcontractor compliance, procurement, meeting documentation, and stakeholder communication. The internship provides office and field exposure, mentorship, and a capstone project presented to leadership.

Supports IT administration and reporting across ERP and HRIS platforms. Responsibilities include configuring systems, managing user accounts and permissions, maintaining documentation, building reports and dashboards, cleaning and reconciling data, troubleshooting issues, testing integrations, and participating in user acceptance testing. The intern will also complete a capstone project and present results to leadership.

Supports the design, drafting, BOM development, process improvement, quality checks, shop layout, workflow efficiency, production scheduling, and tracking of prefabricated electrical assemblies. Collaborates with estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations to align prefab designs with installation needs. The intern works in a production environment, contributes to a capstone project, and presents results to leadership.

Supports IT and Accounting analytics by building Power BI dashboards, maintaining reports, cleaning and validating ERP, ATS, and HRIS data, identifying trends and anomalies, and assisting with financial, cost, budget, reconciliation, and reporting automation tasks. Collaborates with IT, Accounting, and Recruiting to translate business needs into analytics deliverables. The intern will complete a capstone project and present findings to leadership.

Supports the design, coordination, and documentation of low-voltage and controls systems, including security, access control, AV, building automation, and network infrastructure. Assists the BIM/VDC team with clash detection, model updates, OT/IT integration, controls documentation, and site visits observing installation and commissioning. The internship includes mentorship, a capstone project, and potential consideration for full-time employment.

Supports audience journalism by monitoring analytics, optimizing headlines and promotional copy, creating social content, assisting with newsletters, packaging stories for digital platforms, researching search trends, and developing strategies to reach and engage readers. Collaborates with editors and reporters across the newsroom. The internship requires 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, with office work in Houston at least three days weekly and occasional weekend coverage.

Reports and writes timely breaking-news stories about Houston and Texas, conducts deadline interviews, verifies information from social media and public records, pitches story ideas, and contributes to live blogs and follow-up coverage. Collaborates with editors, photographers, and audience journalists while maintaining accuracy, speed, and engagement. The internship requires 40 hours per week, occasional weekend coverage, and at least three days per week in the Houston Chronicle office.