Intern - Water Resources

Job Details

Job Location:

Main Headquarters - Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Position Type:
Internship Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Water Resource Intern to join our growing Water Resource team in Vernon Hills, IL.

The Water Resource Intern will report to the Division Director, Intern Coordinators, and HR. The Water Resource Intern will be involved in engineering design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, AutoCAD drafting, data collection, and field visits. This role is a non-exempt, hourly position.

• Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm sewer infrastructure and detention design for stormwater management, and green infrastructure analysis and design.
• Assist with floodplain and floodway analysis and stormwater permits.
• Utilize Civil3D software to assist with plan design and drainage exhibit.
• Assist with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) services.
• Work in a team setting with other team members within all divisions of the company.
• Ensure that the company policies and procedures are practiced during employment.
• Meet assigned project goals and objectives, and ensure accurate and on schedule project completion.

Join our dynamic team and enjoy some of our benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth while allowing you to make the most of your summer.

• We offer competitive pay and two paid holidays throughout the summer.
• Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience and autonomy with current projects.
• Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or in a related field.

• Valid driver's license
• Self-starter
• Strong attention to detail

• Detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work products.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and as part of a larger team.
• Self-starting individual with organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn about firm business and the industry.
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams).

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 30%.

GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.