16 water engineering intern jobs found in Chicago

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August Join GFT , an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Bridge Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Working on the bridge team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here. What you'll be challenged to do: During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide...

Farnsworth Group i s seeking a Water Resources Engineer in the below posting locations. In this role, you will lead and manage a variety of impactful water resources projects, including stormwater management, natural channel design, floodplain studies, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, drive project success from concept through completion, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development efforts. This position offers the chance to help shape resilient infrastructure solutions while collaborating with a talented, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving communities. Posting Locations: Champaign, IL; Chicago, IL; Lisle, IL; Normal, IL; Tinley Park, IL What You'll Do: Manage several projects simultaneously within the water resources discipline from inception to completion. Design a variety of water resources engineering projects, including natural channel design,...

Do you want to help engineer what's next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be. There are many reasons to love SGH: Our Work:...

POSITION GOAL The PMO Civil Engineer Associate lI will perform mid-level engineering duties to support the Chicago Department of Water's (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task for Water/Sewer compliance coordinating engineer and corrective work actions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possesses foundational engineering concepts. • Acquires intermediate knowledge and skills through mentored experience. • Evaluates and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. • Performs work assignments of moderate complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. • Receives instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems. • Works as part of a team and coordinates work with others. • Typically receives moderate supervision on most aspects of assignments and a...

Engineer Intern - Electrical (Spring 2027) Firm Overview Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client's vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking an Engineer Intern . This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces. Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your...

Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2027) Firm Overview Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client's vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking an Engineer Intern . This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces. Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your...

Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Spring 2027) Firm Overview Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client's vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking an Engineer Intern . This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces. Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your...

Engineer Intern - Electrical (Summer 2027) Firm Overview Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client's vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking an Engineer Intern . This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces. Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your...

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule Epstein is seeking a Project Manager to join our Civil Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional with 10+ years of experience and a diverse background in transportation, site development, and water/wastewater infrastructure who enjoys leading multidisciplinary projects and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries. We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm's success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design. Overview...

The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer is an integral resource to our Power Substation leadership (and supporting team) as you lead programs and a team of engineers on Milhouse projects. You will lead protective system designs, physical layout designs, and calculations, as well as coordinate with other disciplines on substation projects. Your main responsibilities can include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables for a range of Substation projects. Focus will be on the delivery of substation automation systems for our high voltage substation projects. Typical projects include working within multi-disciplinary teams to assist in developing efficient and reliable solutions for intricate substation projects. A key component of your role will be to act as the team's quality lead on reviewing all design efforts to ensure it aligns with the client and Milhouse standards. What you will do: Apply clients' standards, guidelines,...

We specialize in planning and upgrading electric distribution systems, leveraging decades of experience with power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial facilities, and municipalities. Our expertise spans distribution planning analysis tools, feeder design, voltage control, and grid modernization programs. Our engineering teams coordinate capacity expansion and deliver projects to enhance system reliability, including downtown networks, power lines, and underground planning. We also provide comprehensive inspections and permitting before commissioning. As a Project Engineer, you will be designing underground electrical distribution lines and will need to be proficient in reviewing and analyzing vendor civil drawings, identifying underground conflicts, route planning, and generating plan and profile drawings. Familiarity with duct packages and bore work is essential to the job. Knowledge and understanding of underground design specifications is crucial in this role. You...

POSITION GOAL: The Civil Project Engineer ll will coordinate and manage engineering projects. This position will oversee activities related to planning, designing, and overseeing projects such as airports, bridges, buildings, channels, dams, harbors, irrigation systems, pipelines, power plants, railroads, sewage systems, tunnels, and water supply systems. This position will also perform functions, including team coordination, monitoring scope/schedule/budget, invoicing, proposal preparation, staff planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and client interaction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possesses foundational engineering concepts. • Acquires advanced knowledge and skills through mentored experience. • Evaluates and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. • Performs work assignments of advanced complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. • Provides instruction on...

POSITION GOAL The PMO Civil Project Engineer III will oversee and manage various service providers to support the Chicago Department of Water's (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will provide oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Furthermore, this role will also perform moderate to advanced level project management functions. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, transit, etc.; prepares schematics & models; performs analysis & engineering calculations; develops plans, specifications & estimates; prepares technical engineering reports; leads development of scope and fee proposals for moderate to advanced complexity projects; leads monitoring of project budget and staff assignments; leads QAQC of project deliverables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possess foundational...

POSITION GOAL The PMO Civil Engineer Associate I will support the Chicago Department of Water's (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task for Water/Sewer compliance coordinating engineer and corrective work actions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possess foundational engineering concepts. • Acquire basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience. • Evaluate and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. • Perform work assignments of minimal complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes. • Receive instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems. • Work as part of a team. • Typically receive close supervision on most aspects of assignments and a general review of all aspects of work. • Possess basic oral and written...

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful,...

The Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer leads the design, coordination, and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems across diverse building and infrastructure projects. They provide technical leadership, quality oversight, and project management support, ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and code-compliant. The Engineer collaborates with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentors junior staff, and contributes to business development efforts through technical expertise and client engagement. What you will do: Lead the design and development of plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping. Oversee fire protection system design including wet, dry, pre-action, clean agent, and specialized suppression systems. Develop medical gas designs for healthcare and laboratory facilities Perform and review advanced calculations such as hydraulic modeling, water supply analysis, and system sizing. Prepare, and review, drawings,...