Civil Engineer Intern — Hands-On Environmental Design

Socket.dev; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on project work

Intern swag kit

Job summary

Clark Dietz invites a Civil Engineer Intern to join a team working on civil environmental projects across Illinois. You will participate in planning and design activities, support drafting efforts, and contribute to plant upgrades, lift stations, and hydraulic calculations.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, practical experience, and professional development through real project work, team collaboration, and networking opportunities throughout the summer.

Qualifications

• Students with a declared major in Civil Engineering and a strong interest in Environmental engineering are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents and research specifications and codes as needed.
• Ability to perform basic calculations to compute quantities, verify measurements, and organize and analyze data.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks with guidance from other staff.
• Good communication and listening skills with the ability to ask insightful questions and learn and apply new skills.
• Previous experience using CAD software (AutoCad, Civil 3D) is desired. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel & Word) is required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for commuting to project sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and drafting of plant upgrades, lift stations, or forcemains.
• Assist with equipment selection and specification preparation.
• Perform drainage or hydraulic calculations and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Reading plans

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Clark Dietz invites a Civil Engineer Intern to join a team working on civil environmental projects across Illinois. You will participate in planning and design activities, support drafting efforts, and contribute to plant upgrades, lift stations, and hydraulic calculations.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, practical experience, and professional development through real project work, team collaboration, and networking opportunities throughout the summer.