Public Works Engineering Intern (2027)

About the role

MSA has an opportunity for a Public Works Engineering Intern in our Champaign, IL office. Public Works internships provide the ultimate variety of experiences and projects, ranging from construction to design and everything in between, for municipalities. Project types can include utilities, water and wastewater systems, trails, roads, stormwater management, and more.

MSA internships are typically at least 12 weeks in duration, ranging from mid-May 2027 to mid-August 2027, with start/exit dates confirmed later in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Inspect active construction work on municipal water, road/utilities, or wastewater projects
• Perform construction administration duties such as documenting activities, communicating to project managers regarding status and progress of construction, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City Staff
• Help prepare permits and technical reports for municipal projects
• Assist with CAD work and project estimations
• Provide assistance with company initiatives that may involve different service lines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or related) in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• A valid driver’s license required
• Previous related engineering intern or co-op experience preferred
• Civil 3D or Auto CAD coursework and/or experience preferred
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

• Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off – All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that’s 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone
• Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year
• Paid Parental Leave – Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave. The paid 2 weeks of time also applies to adoption and foster care placement
• Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) – This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation — recognition of individual accomplishments and achieving organizational goals. STIP payments are awarded if MSA reaches its corporate financial plan for the year

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $22 to $26 per hour, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.