2027 Roadway Civil Engineering Internship

Location: Lisle, IL

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Our Roadway Engineering discipline includes Civil Engineers who plan, design, and prepare construction documents for rural and urban roadways, freeways, and interstates for local, state, and private clients. Design includes vertical and horizontal alignments, geometric design, intersections and interchanges, roadside safety, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, pavement marking and signage, utility coordination, erosion control, and construction staging. Software including MicroStation with OpenRoads/Geopak or AutoCAD with Civil3D are often used for this work, which may include 3D modeling of the existing and proposed improvements.

Key Responsibilities: Roadway Engineering interns will be expected to perform the following key responsibilities with supervision and assistance from a Hanson Professional Engineer:

Preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.

Gathering and/or providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies.

Performing and/or reviewing calculations or reports such as those related to geometrics, transportation engineering, and quantities.

Utilizing engineering software packages such as MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCad/Civil3D

Conducting field investigations and/or survey assistance to gather information.

Documenting and/or observing construction operations.

Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; and attending meetings.

Qualifications

Interns must be actively enrolled in an ABET-accredited civil engineering program.

The ideal candidate will have successfully completed their sophomore year and be actively enrolled in a 4-year college or university.

Key requirements are listed but not limited to the following:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

The hourly range for this position is $21 – $26 per hour for undergraduates.

$30 – $40 per hour for postgraduates.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

Mentorship opportunities

Award-winning internship program

Employee recognition

And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.