Public Works Engineering Intern: CAD, Inspection & Design

MSA Professional Services; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k with employer match

ESOP

Job summary

MSA Professional Services in Champaign, IL invites motivated engineering students for a Public Works Engineering Intern role. The internship spans roughly 12 weeks, from mid-May 2027 to mid-August 2027, offering exposure to municipal utilities, water/wastewater systems, and design tasks.

The position emphasizes field and office work, construction inspection, CAD support, and report preparation. Candidates should be pursuing a civil or environmental engineering degree, hold a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• A valid driver’s license required.
• Previous related engineering intern or co-op experience preferred.
• Civil 3D or AutoCAD coursework and/or experience preferred.
• This position requires authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Inspect active construction work on municipal water, road/utilities, or wastewater projects.
• Perform construction administration duties and communicate status and progress to project managers.
• Help prepare permits and technical reports for municipal projects.
• Assist with CAD work and project estimations.
• Provide assistance with company initiatives across service lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Engineering internship experience

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

MSA Professional Services in Champaign, IL invites motivated engineering students for a Public Works Engineering Intern role. The internship spans roughly 12 weeks, from mid-May 2027 to mid-August 2027, offering exposure to municipal utilities, water/wastewater systems, and design tasks.

The position emphasizes field and office work, construction inspection, CAD support, and report preparation. Candidates should be pursuing a civil or environmental engineering degree, hold a valid driver’s