Civil Design Intern: AutoCAD & Field Experience

Gewalt Hamilton Associates; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two paid holidays in summer

Hands-on summer experience

Job summary

Gewalt Hamilton Associates is offering a Civil Design Internship at our Vernon Hills, IL location. You will assist the civil design and municipal/site projects, work with AutoCAD/Civil3D, and participate in field investigations and construction observation.

As an intern, you will support the Water Resources Division, perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks, and collaborate with a cross‑functional team to meet project goals while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional civil

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist civil design and municipal/site projects including geometrics and grading.
• Perform field investigations and document findings.
• Assist with MS4-related tasks in Water Resources Division.
• Utilize AutoCAD/Civil3D for drawings and drafting.
• Visit project sites to support construction observation duties.
• Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and storm sewer design.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (pursuing)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gewalt Hamilton Associates is offering a Civil Design Internship at our Vernon Hills, IL location. You will assist the civil design and municipal/site projects, work with AutoCAD/Civil3D, and participate in field investigations and construction observation.

As an intern, you will support the Water Resources Division, perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks, and collaborate with a cross‑functional team to meet project goals while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional civil