Construction Engineering Intern

baxterwoodman; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k plan

Stock ownership program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home option

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tax savings plans

Accident/g cancer coverage

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman in Mokena, IL is offering a Construction Intern position starting May 2027. The role supports transportation, water, and wastewater projects through field observations and direct collaboration with firm clients.

You will participate in roadway reconstructions, bridge and wall improvements, and various infrastructure construction activities. The internship emphasizes field oversight, quantity computation, survey work, and hands-on design tasks, with an opportunity to learn from

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year Civil Engineering degree with construction emphasis.
• Available to start May 2027.
• Willing to travel within Baxter & Woodman service area.
• Team-oriented with strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to work outdoors 40+ hours per week.
• Able to identify and solve problems promptly.

Responsibilities

• Observe field construction and assist engineers with field work.
• Support roadway, water, and wastewater projects through inspections, layouts, and surveys.
• Assist with quantity computation, evaluation, and design tasks related to civil projects.

Skills

Start May 2027

Travel within service area

Team environment

Strong communication

Outdoor work 40+ hours

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing 4-year Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Your future position: Construction Engineering Intern

Choose your location: Mokena, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary, and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Construction Intern in our Mokena, IL office starting May 2027. This on-the-job experience will support the firm’s transportation, water, and wastewater departments by participating in the field observation of a variety of projects and an opportunity to work directly with firm clients. Assignments may involve roadway reconstructions, structural (bridges and walls) improvements, water and stormwater infrastructure construction, and sanitary sewer projects. The Intern will be actively involved in the oversight of construction, earning valuable experience in the civil engineering field.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

• Construction services associated with quantity computation, construction layout, survey, and construction inspection.
• Assist engineers with field work, evaluation, studies, and design related to water, wastewater, transportation, storm sewer, potable water, sanitary sewer, and treatment plant rehabilitation and improvement projects.

Education Requirement:

• Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in construction engineering

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• Available to start May 2027.
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman service area (own transportation).
• Work in a team environment.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to work outdoors 40+ hours per week.
• Able to identify and solve problems promptly.

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is $23.00. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits-

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
• financial planning program
• life and disability insurance
• tax savings plans
• coverage for accidents, and cancer
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions
• 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors
• Employee Stock Ownership program

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer