Land Development Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

HR Green is seeking a Land Development Engineering Intern in McHenry, IL for Summer 2027. You’ll work with experienced engineers to learn site planning, grading, drainage, and utility design as part of a real project team.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to Civil 3D and related tools, with opportunities across different areas of civil engineering and project discussions with municipalities and review agencies.

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

Be open to learning

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying

Site design

Grading

Drainage

Stormwater

Job description

HR Green is seeking a Land Development Engineering Intern in McHenry, IL for Summer 2027. You’ll work with experienced engineers to learn site planning, grading, drainage, and utility design as part of a real project team.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to Civil 3D and related tools, with opportunities across different areas of civil engineering and project discussions with municipalities and review agencies.