Civil/Environmental Engineering Co-op: Field & Office Experience

SWCA, Incorporated; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

SWCA, Incorporated is seeking enthusiastic Civil or Environmental Engineering Co-ops for the Spring 2027 team in Chicago, IL. This paid 40-hour/week internship offers a blend of office and field experiences with multi-disciplinary engineers.

You will support project teams on civil/environmental projects, travel to fields about half the time, and develop skills in communication and teamwork. The role runs January 4–April 23, 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a co-op program integrated into your university curriculum is required.
• Ability to travel to the field approximately 50% of the time, including spending up to a week or two at a project location.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle in remote or backcountry conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and field lead in various engineering projects (stream restoration, wetland restoration, site grading, stormwater management, inspections, etc.).
• Engage in office tasks such as data clean-up, reporting, and other tasks supporting the Engineering team.
• Conduct fieldwork across office locations and nearby states, including hiking for extended periods.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and independently when required.

Skills

MS Office

Field travel

4WD driving

Education

Enrollment in co-op program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

GPS devices

Job description

SWCA, Incorporated is seeking enthusiastic Civil or Environmental Engineering Co-ops for the Spring 2027 team in Chicago, IL. This paid 40-hour/week internship offers a blend of office and field experiences with multi-disciplinary engineers.

You will support project teams on civil/environmental projects, travel to fields about half the time, and develop skills in communication and teamwork. The role runs January 4–April 23, 2027.