Civil Engineering Intern: Traffic & Water Design

Bowman Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. in Chicago, IL invites a Civil Engineering Intern to join our team. You will gain hands-on experience in traffic, water, storm and sanitary sewer studies, and construction plans for infrastructure projects.

Under supervision, you’ll support site grading, CAD work, and field inspections while learning project workflows and quality standards. This internship offers growth, mentorship, and exposure to real-world engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Enrolled in community college courses, a college degree program, or continuing education.
• Civil engineering or related discipline focus strongly preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site grading, erosion and sediment control design, CAD design and drafting, storm water management design, water treatment, traffic analysis or utility design.
• Assist with field inspections.
• Observe construction administration responsibilities (RFI/Submittal).

Skills

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in community college or degree program

Civil engineering focus preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. in Chicago, IL invites a Civil Engineering Intern to join our team. You will gain hands-on experience in traffic, water, storm and sanitary sewer studies, and construction plans for infrastructure projects.

Under supervision, you’ll support site grading, CAD work, and field inspections while learning project workflows and quality standards. This internship offers growth, mentorship, and exposure to real-world engineering challenges.