2027 ENGINEER INTERN/CO-OP – LAND CONSERVATION & FOREST MANAGEMENT (LCFM)

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Chippewa County seeks an Engineer Intern for the Department of Land Conservation & Forest Management. The seasonal, non-recurring position entails up to 40 hours/week May–November 2027 for a total of 975 hours, focusing on conservation design, hydrology, and urban storm water management.

CAD, surveying, and construction inspection are emphasize areas. Applicants should be enrolled in or recent graduates of Civil/Environmental/related engineering programs; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be enrolled in or a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Biosystems/Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge or experience in surveying (GPS), construction techniques and materials, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Focus includes conservation practice design and implementation, hydrology, and urban storm water management.
• Specific emphasis in design and CAD, survey, construction inspection, and engineering review.

Skills

Surveying (GPS)

Construction techniques

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

Chippewa County is accepting applications for an Engineer Intern position within the Department of Land Conservation & Forest Management. This position is seasonal, non-recurring, and limited term and requires up to 40 hours per week during a period of May- November 2027 for a commitment of 975 hours. Focus includes conservation practice design and implementation; hydrology; and urban storm water management. Specific emphasis in design and CAD, survey, construction inspection, and engineering review.

Application Deadline: 2026-09-20

Job Type: County

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Biosystems/Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or other related course of study. Knowledge and/or experience in surveying (GPS), construction techniques and materials, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS software preferred. Valid driver’s license required. Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.

Wage: $22.70 per hour. This is a non-benefited position.

EOE.