Civil Engineering Internship (Summer 2026)
WHKS is looking for a detailed and technically oriented individual to join their team for the summer. This position will work directly with licensed professional engineers to gain on-the-job experience in the Civil Engineering field. Additional internship opportunities during winter and spring college breaks may be available with the possibility of progressing into a full-time position after graduation. WHKS strives to provide a flexible, supportive, and collaborative workplace where individuals can utilize and develop their strengths and pursue their interests in the field of Civil Engineering. WHKS offers excellent compensation and benefits, as well as work schedule flexibility.
Responsibilities include:
(specific responsibilities will vary depending on the office location and summer project load)
- Prepare design calculations, reports, and plans for municipal projects such as sanitary and storm sewer improvement, roadway resurfacing and maintenance, closed drainage systems, lead water service line replacement, watermain improvements, utility plans, bike trails and shared-use paths. Prepare design calculations, reports, and plans for transportation projects such as new roadway, pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvements, freeway interchanges, maintenance of traffic, drainage ditches, sidewalks, and crosswalks.
- Prepare design calculations, reports, and plans for site development projects such as parking lots, closed drainage systems, drainage detention, driveway design, residential subdivisions,school drop off areas, and parks and recreation areas.
- Prepare design calculations, reports, and plans for water and wastewater projects such as water treatment facility improvements, wastewater treatment facility improvements, sanitary sewer lift stations, gravity flow systems, and water towers.
- Develop 2D and 3D models using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D software.
- Assist with data collection at project sites, technical report writing, quantity calculations, and design calculations.
- Assist with facilitating project-related public information meetings.
- Perform construction observation which may include:
o Conducting field-required concrete or asphalt testing.
o Preparing and documenting material reports, test results and material sources.
o Maintaining daily inspection logs and addressing discrepancies with appropriate parties. - Provide support with surveys which may include:
o Assisting with project staking and layout.
o Verifying field dimensions and elevations to project plans.
o Assisting on boundary and topographic surveys, platting, and construction staking for various private and public projects.
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering Technology Associate degree, Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science degree, or closely related program.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Excellent computer and communication skills (both verbal and written) are required.
- Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D software is desirable.
- Ability to learn and retain new skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to assist with a variety of tasks.
- Dependability to show up as scheduled.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Must be able to manage workload independently.
WHKS & Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
