Civil/Structural Engineering Internships: Summer 2026!

State of Wisconsin • Wisconsin Rapids, Waukesha, Superior, Spooner, Rhinelander, Milwaukee, Madi, WI

156d • $23 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

Engineering interns are responsible for performing technical and/or engineering support duties related to the functions of the multi-modal transportation systems, in such areas as project development, construction, design, traffic, systems planning and operations, hydraulics, structures, highway maintenance, materials, environmental, geotechnical and related programs. The range of duties provides an opportunity to apply basic engineering principles in a work environment! Internship positions are for the full summer and some may have the opportunity to extend through the school year. Selected students are expected to be available during the full summer months.

Requirements

• Student must be enrolled in an engineering related program.
• Student must be enrolled in a 4-year degree program with a freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters or Doctorate status as of Fall 2025.
• Students at Junior/Senior and Masters/Doctorate status must be enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university.
• Student must have a good academic standing.
• Students who have already graduated or will be graduating from a college/university program in May 2026 are not eligible for an internship.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum coursework in statics, plus preferred coursework in structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel design, and/or other structural engineering emphasis.
• Minimum coursework in fluid mechanics, plus preferred coursework in hydroscience, watershed engineering, and/or hydrology.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance on construction projects including maintain project records and documentation, assisting in the preparation and completion of reports, project exhibits, plans, specifications and contract documents; and inspecting structures, paving, grading, and roadway drainage.
• Providing assistance on design projects including assisting with plan preparation, data collection, design field review, and writing reports.
• Assisting with land use and access studies, and other transportation studies including the appropriate public involvement, environmental documentation, agency coordination, and preliminary highway design.
• Assisting in the preparation of initial designs for traffic signals engineers.
• Assisting in the inspection, maintenance and inventory of highway structures.
• Assisting with various materials sampling and testing.

Benefits

• $23.75/hour - no prior engineering internship experience
• $24.50/hour - 1 year engineering internship/co-op experience
• $25.25/hour - 2 year engineering internship/co-op experience
• $26.00/hour - 3+ year engineering internship/co-op experience
• $26.00/hour - Master's/Doctorate Programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees