Civil Engineering Intern

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This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

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• is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern in Rock Island, IL to support engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading design. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands-on experience while learning the civil engineering trade alongside experienced engineers and consultants. You will contribute to project documentation, coordination, and job site observations while helping the team work within project budgets and meet project goals and client expectations.

This role supports municipal, transportation, and public works projects, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

• Location: Rock Island, IL
• Discipline: Civil
• Work Schedule: Full-time in office
• Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
• Sponsorship: Not available

• Assist with civil design work in accordance with code and •••
  • standards
• Research commercially available equipment and resources
• Support client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation
• Coordinate design and scheduling with other disciplines and suppliers
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

A multi-office civil team active in transportation, municipal, and bridge work across the Quad Cities region.

Construction materials testing, CE&I, bridge inspection, and roadway design experience.

Municipal infrastructure work in Bloomington, Moline, Peoria, and at Rock Island Arsenal.

School-district surveys, layouts, and water-system projects.

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at ••••

IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

Real impact from day one: at •••• , an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm

State of Illinois Pay Range: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay •••
• reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual…