Intern - Civil Engineering

IMEG

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Posted 8 days ago

Internship

Peoria, Illinois

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Smart Summary

The intern will assist with civil engineering tasks including field inspections, report writing, and site design while collaborating with cross-functional teams. They will also support client relations, maintain project documentation, and coordinate design schedules with various disciplines.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Civil engineering

Field inspections

Technical reporting

Permit applications

Site drainage design

Grading design

Project design notebook

Technical plans

Specifications

Bridge inspections

Surveying

Materials testing

Microsoft Office

CAD software

BIM

Job Description

IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern in Peoria, IL, to work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, and field work. In this 10–12 week internship, you’ll support civil engineering tasks including field inspections, writing reports, preparing permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals, client expectations, and budget.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Assist with civil design tasks in accordance with applicable code and IMEG standards

  • Research resources for commercially available equipment

  • Support client relations, maintain a project design notebook, and prepare documentation for permanent record files

  • Coordinate design and schedules with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers

  • Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions promptly while monitoring project design progress

  • Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check

  • Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information

  • Conduct periodic job site observations and perform other services as required by the contract services agreement

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • 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

  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

  • May be required to assist with bridge inspections

  • May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing

  • Strong interest in design consulting

  • Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us
IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Civil Team Highlights

  • IMEG has been a leader in civil engineering for over 75 years, providing comprehensive land development services across private and public sectors

  • Civil specialties include municipal engineering, land development, surveying, environmental services, and construction inspection

  • Land development work includes site planning, grading, utilities, and permitting to help turn raw land into buildable sites

  • Civil and structural engineers support bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection

Locations available: Peoria, IL

State of Illinois Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00
Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com

Apply today to build hands-on civil engineering experience while helping deliver solutions that improve communities.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?  Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email careers@imegcorp.com.

IMEG

With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes.

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