Civil Engineering Intern: Hands-On Learning & Growth

CME Associates

Freeport (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 39,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Profit-sharing bonus plan
Paid time off
Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham, a Midwest engineering and environmental firm, seeks civil engineering interns to gain hands-on experience across municipal and environmental projects. Learn from project managers, contribute to fieldwork and office design tasks, and grow professionally.

Based in one of our IL offices, the internship emphasizes work-life balance, collaboration, and real project impact, with exposure to CAD, measurements, and design reviews, plus opportunities to develop leadership and autonomy.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Familiar with reading blueprints or drawings.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills; a team player.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with construction observation and measurement on projects.
  • Review and edit engineering drawings to Fehr Graham standards.
  • Support CAD work and basic design calculations.
  • Learn engineering standards and how regulations are applied in practice.
  • Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and team members.

Skills

Blueprint reading
Independent work
Teamwork
Communication skills
Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Fehr Graham, a Midwest engineering and environmental firm, seeks civil engineering interns to gain hands-on experience across municipal and environmental projects. Learn from project managers, contribute to fieldwork and office design tasks, and grow professionally.

Based in one of our IL offices, the internship emphasizes work-life balance, collaboration, and real project impact, with exposure to CAD, measurements, and design reviews, plus opportunities to develop leadership and autonomy.

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