Civil Engineering Student Intern

Job Description

Engineering Internship – Summer 2026 | Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental

The Tone:
This is an internship at Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental, located in Rockford, IL. Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm, focused on municipal and environmental engineering projects. This role matters because it offers motivated Civil Engineering students the chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact on diverse projects. We are looking for individuals driven by curiosity and committed to delivering personalized service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Rockford, IL
• Pay: $18–$25 hourly
• Team: Reports to a Fehr Graham Project Manager.
• Mission: This person helps project teams complete deliverables, ensures construction meets standards, and contributes to the accuracy of engineering plans.
• Tech Stack: CAD

What You’ll Actually Do
• Construction Observation: Help with construction observation, including measuring quantities and ensuring construction is completed to standards.
• Plan Review: Review and edit engineering plans to create a product that meets Fehr Graham standards.
• Design Assistance: Complete basic design computations and help the project team complete deliverables.
• Regulatory Learning: Learn engineering standards and how state and local regulations are incorporated into design through office and field work.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and many other people in a team environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: Familiarity with or ability to read blueprints.
• Skills: Work well independently and within a team, speak and write well, strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Bonus: Self-starter and eager to learn.