Paid Civil Engineering Intern: Field & Design Experience

TRC Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits in accordance with state laws

Job summary

TRC is seeking highly motivated Civil Engineering Interns for its Summer 2027 program out of the Chicago, IL Office. This is a paid full-time internship from June through August 2027, with potential to transition to a full-time role after graduation.

Interns will work under Project Managers and Team Leaders alongside engineers, scientists, and technologists. The program emphasizes hands-on site work, data collection, and collaboration within a mentoring environment to develop practical skills

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible, well organized, accountable and dependable.
• Physically able to perform field work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, and assist with data collection for infrastructure projects.
• Assist team in the production of project plans, specifications, scheduling, budgeting, memos and cost estimates.
• Assist senior staff with various construction management tasks.
• Use AutoCAD, MicroStation and GIS to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Fully in-person position; may include field work and occasional driving.

Skills

Communication skills

Field work readiness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

TRC is seeking highly motivated Civil Engineering Interns for its Summer 2027 program out of the Chicago, IL Office. This is a paid full-time internship from June through August 2027, with potential to transition to a full-time role after graduation.

Interns will work under Project Managers and Team Leaders alongside engineers, scientists, and technologists. The program emphasizes hands-on site work, data collection, and collaboration within a mentoring environment to develop practical skills