Water Resources Engineering Internship

Baxter & Woodman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is offering a Water Resources Engineering Internship with opportunities in Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL. The role supports the firm's water resources group with design and construction of stormwater facilities, and exposure to client work.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, can travel in the Chicago area, and will gain hands-on experience through field studies, design tasks, and collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year Civil Engineering degree.
• GPA 3.0–4.0 required.
• Available to start May 2027.
• Ability to travel throughout Chicago area.
• Team oriented and strong communication.
• Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with evaluation, study, and design of stormwater systems.
• Perform field work studies and design of stormwater infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Transportation, and CADD departments.
• Support construction activities including quantity computations, layout, survey, and inspections.

Skills

Stormwater design

Field work

Team collaboration

Construction inspection

Education

Civil Engineering (ongoing)

GPA 3.0-4.0

May 2027 start

Job description

Your future position Water Resources Engineering Internship

Choose your location Crystal Lake Chicago 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

Your Impact Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for an engineering internship in our Crystal Lake Chicago Naperville or Mokena IL offices This on the job experience will support the firms water resources group with the design and construction of a variety of facilities and offer the opportunity to work directly with firm clients A variety of responsibilities and duties will provide a well rounded background in engineering

What your day to day will look like

• Assisting senior engineers with the evaluation study and design of stormwater systems
• Field work studies and design of stormwater infrastructure
• Collaboration with other technical departments Infrastructure Transportation CADD etc
• Construction work including quantity computation construction layout survey and construction inspection

Education Requirement

• Ongoing pursuit of a 4 year degree in Civil Engineering
• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3040
• Available to start May 2027
• Ability to travel throughout Chicago area own transportation
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of projects
• Strong verbal computer organizational and writing 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

Our outstanding 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 and cancer
• 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 andor work a flexible schedule on eligible positions
• 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 affirmative action VetDisability employer