Intern - Civil Design
Summary
A civil design intern assists with municipal and site projects, including drafting, fieldwork, and construction observation using AutoCAD/Civil3D. Focuses on geometrics, grading, stormwater systems, and utility coordination for government agencies.
An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Civil Design Intern to join our growing Civil Design team in Vernon Hills, IL.
How you will make an impact:
The Civil Design Intern will report to the Service Lead, Intern Coordinators, Squad Lead, and HR. The Civil Design Intern will be involved in engineering design, AutoCAD drafting, data collection, construction observation and production efforts on a variety of municipality projects for State, County, and Local Agencies. This role is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with civil design projects and municipal/site projects including geometrics, profiles/grading, detention calculations, utility coordination, observation and documentation.
- Perform and document field investigations.
- Assist the Water Resources Division with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).
- Utilize AutoCAD/Civil3D software to assist with drawings.
- Visit project sites to assist construction observation duties.
- Assist the Water Resources Division with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and storm sewer design.
- Work in a team setting with other team members within all divisions of the company.
- Responsible for meeting assigned project goals, objectives, and ensuring on schedule accurate completion.
- Ensure that the company policies and procedures are practiced during employment.
Why GHA?
Join our dynamic team and enjoy some of our benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth while allowing you to make the most of your summer. We offer competitive pay and two paid holidays throughout the summer. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience and autonomy with current projects. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!