Civil Engineering Intern (Water Resources) - Summer 2027

RS&H

Posted 7 days ago

Internship

St. Charles, Illinois

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist with stormwater management, drainage design, and various modeling tasks for infrastructure projects. They will also prepare engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports while collaborating with senior associates.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. You demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with intermediate technical writing abilities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Stormwater management

Drainage design

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Water quality modeling

Environmental permitting

Plan preparation

Design

Specifications

Cost estimates

Engineering reports

Design calculations

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Microstation

Drainage software

Job Description

The Opportunity

We currently seek a Water Resources Engineering Intern for the Infrastructure Practice in St. Charles, Illinois for Summer 2027.

The Water Resources Engineering Intern will collaborate with and mentored by top Engineering associates on our team. The position will assist on both design and plan preparation for stormwater management and drainage design projects. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a better understanding of the Transportation and Water Resources Engineering industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality modeling and environmental permitting.
  • Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Gather and provide data for the preparation of engineering reports and studies
  • Perform and review design calculations

Qualifications:

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as an intermediate level of technical writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
  • Drainage software experience
  • Experience or exposure to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans preparation and design standards

#LI-JW1 #WayUp

The typical pay range for this position in Illinois is $21 to $27 per hour, and is commensurate with experience relative to the position. 

The Team

We value highly-motivated individuals that are interested in collaboratively working with a team of ambitious thinkers, learners, and entrepreneurs.  Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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RS&H

With a history of taking the leap from what is to what could be, RS&H is a 100% employee-owned, people-first firm that provides integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to clients of all sizes. Rooted in integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork, RS&H works alongside clients and communities to deliver innovative, purpose-driven solutions that inspire progress and redefine possibilities. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow.
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