Civil Engineer Intern – Hybrid, Downers Grove

sevansolutions; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 (full-time, 40 hours/week). This position is on-site with hybrid flexibility and offers hands-on experience in our Civil Engineering department, applying classroom knowledge to real-world construction projects.

You will work with experienced engineers, assisting with site layouts, design grading, and stormwater plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, reviewing drawings, coordinating with utilities, and

Qualifications

• In progress: 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Strong ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the project team
• Ability to prioritize and handle diverse workload
• Willing to dive in, proactively ask for new things you can help with, desire to learn and aim to excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity and work effectively within a diverse workplace
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Proficient working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Assists with design site layouts
• Assists in creating grading plans and stormwater management plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Assists with completing Site Investigation Reports (SIR) to communicate potential roadblocks and establish design criterion
• Review third party drawings
• Assist in coordination and communication with utility service providers
• Assist in identifying and obtaining all entitlements/approvals/permits/licenses necessary for the project
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Proactive learning

Attention to detail

Ambiguity tolerance

Organization & time management

Microsoft Office

Education

In progress: Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 (full-time, 40 hours/week). This position is on-site with hybrid flexibility and offers hands-on experience in our Civil Engineering department, applying classroom knowledge to real-world construction projects.

You will work with experienced engineers, assisting with site layouts, design grading, and stormwater plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, reviewing drawings, coordinating with utilities, and