Construction Engineering Intern

Your future position: Construction Engineering Intern

Choose your location: Naperville, IL

Why you should join our team!

Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation.

Our work environment is extraordinary, and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Construction Intern in our Naperville office starting May 2027.

This on-the-job experience will support the firm’s transportation, water, and wastewater departments by participating in the field observation of a variety of projects and an opportunity to work directly with firm clients.

Assignments may involve roadway reconstructions, structural (bridges and walls) improvements, water and stormwater infrastructure construction, and sanitary sewer projects.

The Intern will be actively involved in the oversight of construction, earning valuable experience in the civil engineering field.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

• Construction services associated with quantity computation, construction layout, survey, and construction inspection.
• Field work, studies, and design of water and wastewater system rehabilitation.
• Assisting engineers with the evaluation, study, and design of transportation, storm sewer, potable water, sanitary sewers, and treatment plant improvements.

• Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in construction engineering

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• Available to start May 2027.
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman service area (own transportation).
• Work in a team environment.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.