Water Resources Engineering Internship

Baxter & Woodman

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in stormwater system design and evaluation, with a focus on collaboration across technical departments and effective communication with clients. Proficient in fieldwork and construction support, ensuring quality and accuracy in engineering projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Stormwater System DesignField WorkConstruction InspectionCollaboration with Technical DepartmentsCivil Engineering Degree Pursuit

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Hard Skills

Stormwater Infrastructure DesignQuantity ComputationConstruction LayoutSurveyingEngineering Studies

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal SkillsOrganizational SkillsWriting SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CADD

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringInfrastructureTransportationConstruction

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
Gain well-rounded, on-the-job engineering experience
Work directly with firm clients

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 using 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
Option to work from home on eligible positions
Flexible schedule on eligible positions
401k plans with expert financial advisors
Employee Stock Ownership program