Intern-Summer 2027

About the role

Department: Engineering. Location: West Union, IA. Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm seeking motivated Civil Engineering students who are eager to learn and work on a wide range of projects, including municipal engineering and environmental engineering. If you're driven by curiosity, committed to making an impact, and passionate about delivering personalized service, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

What’s in it for you? If you're eager to learn, excited to make a real impact, and passionate about helping others, we’d love to have you join us as an intern. This is your chance to grow your skills, gain hands-on experience, and be part of a team that values your unique perspective.

Where you’ll work: The position is based in one of our 12 local offices in IL, IA & WI. At Fehr Graham, we believe that a fulfilling career includes more than just great work—it includes balance, connection, and fun. Work‑life balance is part of our Core Values. We celebrate wins big and small, enjoy team‑building activities, and unwind with after‑hours outings that bring us closer together. Each office is filled with positive energy, collaboration, and a genuine sense of community. We encourage our teams to support one another—professionally and personally—because we know that when people feel valued and connected, they perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Report to a Fehr Graham Project Manager on one or several projects; the manager ensures the internship is enriching and relevant to coursework.
• Help with construction observation, including measuring quantities and ensuring construction is completed to standards.
• May have opportunities for exposure to surveying.
• Review and edit engineering plans to create a product that meets Fehr Graham standards.
• Depending on the project, office or fieldwork will be required.
• Office duties allow you to sharpen CAD skills, complete basic design computations, and help the project team complete deliverables.
• Learn engineering standards and how state and local regulations are incorporated into design through work in the office and in the field.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists and many more people.
• Develop leadership skills that build autonomy.

Requirements

• Self‑starter and eager to learn.
• Pursuing an undergraduate, four‑year degree in Civil Engineering.
• Familiar with or able to read blueprints.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Awesome work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth at a progressive firm founded in 1973.