Intern
- Austin, Texas
- Seasonal, Part time
- Job ID 3487
We are looking for a hands-on AI Engineering Intern who has already built real projects and wants to work on practical AI systems deployed in engineering and infrastructure environments. This is not a research-only position.
You will help develop AI tools that analyze pavement imagery, automate engineering workflows, build AI agents, retrieve knowledge from large document collections, and support next-generation digital products. Projects include computer vision, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), GIS integration, and edge AI deployment.
Build and improve AI agents using modern LLM frameworks
Develop RAG systems that search engineering documents and project archives
Train and evaluate computer vision models for pavement distress detection
Process and analyze drone, GoPro, LiDAR, and roadway imagery
Create image annotation, quality-control, and training pipelines
Experiment with edge AI deployment on NVIDIA Jetson hardware
Build internal applications using Python, Azure AI, Copilot Studio, and APIs
Integrate AI outputs with GIS, dashboards, and engineering workflows
Evaluate commercial AI tools and benchmark them against internal solutions
Prototype ideas quickly and present findings to engineers and leadership
Pursuing BS/MS in:
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Data Science
Robotics
Computer Engineering
Related field
Strong Python experience
Experience with at least one:
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Ultralytics YOLO
Detectron2
HuggingFace
Experience using LLMs beyond prompting
Minimum Salary: $18.00
Maximum Salary: $24.20
The salary range for this position is provided in compliance with all local/state regulations. Terracon considers factors including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate work experience, work location, education/training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Terracon’s internship program gives students the opportunity to turn classroom learning into meaningful, real‑world experience while working alongside professionals who are shaping the built environment. Interns are trusted to contribute to real client projects, gain exposure across Terracon’s service lines, and develop practical consulting skills with the guidance of a dedicated mentor. Through hands‑on work, professional development, and connection with peers nationwide, interns build confidence, expand their networks, and learn what it means to be an employee owner. The program prepares students to launch their careers with industry‑relevant experience, a strong professional foundation, and a clear path for future growth.