Intern-Summer 2027

About the role

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.

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. That’s why work-life balance isn’t just a phrase here; it’s 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 of our offices 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. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, have fun, and feel at home, Fehr Graham is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Report to a Fehr Graham Project Manager on one or several projects, ensuring the internship is enriching and relevant to your 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, perform office or fieldwork.
• Office duties include sharpening CAD skills, completing basic design computations, and helping 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 in a team environment.
• 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 to grow professionally at a progressive firm established in 1973.
• People‑first organization focused on employee growth.