Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

trilongroup; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Great work environment

Job summary

Trilongroup is seeking motivated Civil Engineering interns to join their growing team in Rockford, IL. The role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience on diverse engineering projects, working closely with Project Managers and a supportive team.

Interns will engage in tasks like construction observation, reviewing engineering plans, and utilizing CAD software. In addition to a competitive salary, interns enjoy benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate, four‑year degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must be familiar with or able to read blueprints.
• Should work well independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction observation and measuring quantities.
• Review and edit engineering plans.
• Collaborate with engineers and environmental scientists.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Are you eager to work on a diverse range of engineering projects? Fehr Graham is a fast‑growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm seeking motivated Civil Engineering students who are eager to learn and work on a wide range of projects, including municipal engineering and environmental engineering.

If you're driven by curiosity, committed to making an impact, and passionate about delivering personalized service, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to grow your skills, gain hands‑on experience, and be part of a team that values your unique perspective.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in one of our 11 local offices in IL, IA & WI. Fehr Graham believes a fulfilling career includes work‑life balance and community. We celebrate wins, enjoy team‑building activities, and unwind with after‑hours outings. Each office is filled with positive energy, collaboration, and a genuine sense of community. We encourage support professionally and personally so employees perform at their best.

What you’ll do

As an intern, you will report to a Fehr Graham Project Manager on one or several projects. The Project Manager will ensure your internship is enriching and relevant to your coursework. You’ll help with construction observation, including measuring quantities and ensuring construction is completed to standards. Opportunities may arise for exposure to surveying. You’ll review and edit engineering plans to meet Fehr Graham standards. Depending on the project, office or fieldwork will be required. Office duties will allow you to sharpen your CAD skills, complete basic design computations, and help the project team complete deliverables. You will learn engineering standards and how state and local regulations are incorporated into design through work in the office and in the field. You’ll collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and many others, and develop leadership skills that build autonomy.

What it takes

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate, four‑year degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must be familiar with or able to read blueprints.
• Should work well independently and within a team.
• Should speak and write well.
• Should have strong analytical and organizational skills and be a team player.

What you’ll get

Plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.