Water Resources Engineering Internship

Baxter & Woodman; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Work from home

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman invites you to join its Water Resources Engineering Internship across Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville or Mokena, IL. You will gain on-the-job experience supporting the water resources group with design and construction of a variety of facilities while collaborating with firm clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, design, and coordination with internal teams; strong verbal, written, and organizational skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year Civil Engineering degree.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to start May 2027.
• Ability to travel throughout the Chicago area and own transportation.
• Team-oriented with strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work on multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and construction of stormwater facilities.
• Assist senior engineers with evaluation, study, and design of stormwater systems.
• Conduct field work and data collection for projects.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Transportation, and CAD teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering basics

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing B.S. in Civil Engineering

GPA 3.0+

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