Water/Wastewater Engineer Intern

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.

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for an engineering internship in our Chicago (O'Hare), Mokena, Naperville, or Crystal Lake, IL offices. This on-the job experience will support the firm’s environmental and construction groups with the design and construction of a variety of facilities and offer the opportunity to work directly with firm clients. A variety of responsibilities and duties will provide a well-rounded background in engineering.

• →Assisting senior engineers with the evaluation, study and design of potable water distribution and wastewater collection pipelines and pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, and drainage systems.
• →Field work, studies, and design of water system rehabilitation.
• →Field work associated with stormwater system management and water main / sanitary sewer installation.

• →Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
• →Available to start May or June 2027
• →Ability to travel throughout Chicago area (own transportation)
• →Work in a team environment
• →Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills

• Ongoing pursuit of a 4-year degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering.