Hands-On Land Development Engineering Intern

HR Green, Inc.; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in McHenry, IL. You’ll learn how sites are planned and designed from the ground up, including grading, drainage, roads, utilities, and site layout, by working with experienced engineers.

This hands-on internship invites you to contribute to real projects, participate in field visits, and explore different civil engineering areas while building practical skills with Civil 3D and other design tools.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Be available to work full time during Summer 2027, typically from mid May or early June through early August
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, surveying, site design, grading, drainage, stormwater, or other civil engineering tools is a plus, but previous Land Development or engineering internship experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design
• Help prepare engineering calculations, drawings, plans, and project documentation
• Gain exposure to Civil 3D and other engineering and design tools
• Support materials prepared for municipalities and other review agencies
• Participate in field visits and project discussions to see how designs connect to real site conditions
• Work alongside engineers and designers while learning how the different pieces of a development come together

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying

Job description

HR Green, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in McHenry, IL. You’ll learn how sites are planned and designed from the ground up, including grading, drainage, roads, utilities, and site layout, by working with experienced engineers.

This hands-on internship invites you to contribute to real projects, participate in field visits, and explore different civil engineering areas while building practical skills with Civil 3D and other design tools.