About the role#
Dewberry is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term in our Peoria, Illinois office. This full-time internship is designed to help you build professional knowledge while applying standard engineering techniques to real-world tasks. You will gain hands-on experience by working on projects similar to those handled by our full-time staff.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to projects including schools, health care centers, higher education facilities, office buildings, industrial buildings, and water or wastewater treatment facilities.
- Assist with the preparation of civil and structural engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Apply standard engineering procedures and criteria to complete assigned tasks.
- Participate in a series of professional development workshops and networking events.
- Collaborate on a summer-long group project alongside firm leaders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. program for Civil or Architectural Engineering, with a preference for those focusing on Structural Engineering.
- Exposure to civil or structural engineering design concepts.
- Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines within a team environment.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Peoria, Illinois.
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- Dewberry does not provide sponsorship for work authorization.
About Dewberry
Dewberry is an engineering services firm established in 1956. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, the company employs more than 2,500 professionals across 60 locations. It provides services to public and private sector clients in areas including architecture, civil engineering, and disaster recovery. The firm operates as a privately held organization.
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