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Intern - Civil Design

GEWALT HAMILTON ASSOCIATES INC
Vernon, IL Intern
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

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! 

Qualifications:

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.

Education:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or in a related field.

Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Self-starter
  • Strong attention to detail

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality individual work products.
  • Ability to work independently with general supervision and as part of a larger team.
  • Self-starting, detail-oriented individual, with organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong work ethic with the desire to learn about firm business and the industry.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Planner, Teams).

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $18 - $22

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