Transportation Engineering Intern

Baxter & Woodman; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Transportation Intern to support planning and design in Bannockburn, Chicago, OHare, Crystal Lake, Naperville or Mokena IL offices. This on-the-job role assists the transportation department with a variety of facilities and provides exposure to a transportation design team.

Candidates are pursuing a 4-year Civil Engineering degree with a Transportation emphasis and should be willing to travel within the firm's service area.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year Civil Engineering degree with an emphasis in Transportation Engineering.
• Availability to start May 2027 and travel within Baxter & Woodman's service area.
• Own transportation and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan Review
• CAD
• Quantity Computation
• Plan Preparation
• Traffic Analysis
• Data Collection
• Survey
• Construction Inspection

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree (4-year, Transportation focus)

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

Job description

Your future position

Transportation Engineering Intern

Choose your location: Bannockburn, Chicago, OHare, Crystal Lake, Naperville or Mokena IL.

Why you should join our team

Why Baxter & Woodman

At Baxter & Woodman both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long lasting fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role

Our role: A Transportation Intern in our Bannockburn Chicago OHare Crystal Lake Naperville or Mokena IL offices. This on-the-job experience will support the firm's transportation department with the planning and design of a variety of transportation facilities and offer the opportunity to work within a transportation design team.

Your Impact

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Plan Review
• CAD
• Quantity Computation
• Plan Preparation
• Traffic Analysis
• Data Collection
• Survey
• Construction Inspection

What you will learn on the job

Education Requirement: Ongoing pursuit of a 4 year degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Transportation Engineering.

• Available to start May 2027
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman's service area
• Own transportation
• Work in a team environment
• Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills

Compensation

The hourly pay for this role is 2300.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set depth of experience and certifications.

You matter

Our outstanding benefits

At our organization we prioritize the holistic wellbeing of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings including medical, dental and vision plans alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans and coverage for accidents, cancer and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave and flexible work arrangements including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans supported by expert financial advisors and an Employee Stock Ownership program ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity Vet/Disability employer.