Civil Engineering Intern (Highway) - Summer 2027

RS&H Talent Acquisition • St. Charles, IL

82d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Highway Engineering Intern in our St. Charles, Illinois office. The Highway Engineering Intern position involves working as an entry level associate assisting the St. Charles Highway Group with the development of studies, reports, and highway construction plans. This position focuses on mastering technical work functions and developing and expanding professional discipline skills. Associate performs routine engineering assignments and works under the direct supervision of others, compiles data, utilizes applied software and technology to perform engineering analysis, assists in the preparation of reports, completes elementary design calculations, prepares quantity takeoffs and estimates, prepares engineering plans utilizing CADD, and observes ongoing and completed construction projects.

Requirements

• Working toward obtaining Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 0 to 4 years of highway design experience

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AutoCAD and/or Microstation preferred
• Previous internship experience preferred
• Prior internship or related experience
• AutoCAD and / or Microstation experience
• Experience or exposure to IDOT plans preparation and design standards
• Specific interest in Transportation / Roadway Design

Responsibilities

• Assisting the St. Charles Highway Group with the development of studies, reports, and highway construction plans.
• Performing routine engineering assignments.
• Compiling data.
• Utilizing applied software and technology to perform engineering analysis.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports.
• Completing elementary design calculations.
• Preparing quantity takeoffs and estimates.
• Preparing engineering plans utilizing CADD.
• Observing ongoing and completed construction projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level