Water Resources Engineering Intern

Baxter & Woodman

. Assist senior engineers with the evaluation, study, and design of stormwater systems .

Posted 9/16/2026internshipMokena • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Civil Engineering with a focus on stormwater systems design and infrastructure. Capable of collaborating effectively with technical teams and clients while performing fieldwork and construction support tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering Degree PursuitStormwater Systems DesignField Work ExperienceConstruction InspectionTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Stormwater Systems DesignQuantity ComputationConstruction LayoutSurveyingCADD

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal SkillsOrganizational SkillsWriting Skills

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureTransportationConstruction SupportField Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist senior engineers with the evaluation, study, and design of stormwater systems
Perform field work, studies, and design of stormwater infrastructure
Collaborate with technical departments including Infrastructure, Transportation, and CADD
Support construction work including quantity computation, construction layout, survey, and construction inspection
Work directly with firm clients
Gain well-rounded engineering experience through varied responsibilities and duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
Available to start May 2027
Ability to travel throughout the Chicago area with own transportation
Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of projects
Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program
Dedicated benefit advisors
Financial planning program
Life and disability insurance
Tax savings plans
Accident and cancer coverage
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions
401k plans supported by expert financial advisors
Employee Stock Ownership program