Water Resources Engineering Internship

Baxter & Woodman

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a solid foundation in Civil Engineering principles with hands-on experience in stormwater system design and construction support. Capable of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and managing project responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering Degree PursuitStormwater System DesignConstruction InspectionField WorkTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Stormwater Infrastructure DesignQuantity ComputationConstruction LayoutSurveyingTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

CADD

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureTransportationField 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
Develop a well-rounded background in engineering through varied responsibilities

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
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