About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within our water resources group. You will support the design and construction of various facilities while working directly with firm clients. This role offers a well-rounded background in civil engineering through a variety of daily duties and project involvement.
What you'll do#
- Assist senior engineers with the evaluation, study, and design of stormwater systems.
- Conduct field work and design tasks related to stormwater infrastructure.
- Collaborate with other technical departments including infrastructure, transportation, and CADD.
- Perform construction-related tasks such as quantity computation, construction layout, survey, and inspection.
What you'll need#
- Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
- Availability to start in May 2027.
- Ability to travel throughout the Chicago area using your own transportation.
- Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of projects.
Location & details#
- Locations: Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site and hybrid options available.
- Status: Full-time and paid position.
About Baxter & Woodman
Baxter & Woodman is a civil engineering firm founded in 1946. Based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, the company provides consulting engineering and technology services to government agencies and municipalities. It employs more than 450 people across locations in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. The firm specializes in water resources, transportation, and utility engineering.
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