Civil Engineering Internship

Atlas Engineering provides the following benefits to its employees:

✔ United Healthcare Medical Insurance

✔ Employer pays 100% of the premiums for:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

✔ HSA & FSA participation

✔ Voluntary Benefits

✔ Paid Time Off

✔ Paid Holidays (10)

✔ 401(k) Matching Program

✔ Paid Parental Leave

✔ Profit Sharing

✔ Tuition Reimbursement (Manager approval required)

Atlas Engineering Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and an e-Verify employer. Minorities, females, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Civil Engineering Internship

Location: Deerfield, IL - Chicago,IL

Published: 9/15/2026

Atlas Engineering Group is seeking motivated civil engineering students to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of transportation engineering projects while working alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals.

At Atlas, you will receive guidance, supervision, and mentorship from professionals committed to your success and professional development. Depending on your interests and project needs, you may contribute to projects involving highways, bridges and structures, traffic engineering, construction management, and surveying.

Our multidisciplinary team leverages innovative engineering, design, and construction practices to deliver resilient, sustainable, safe, efficient, and reliable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

Intern responsibilities may include:

• Apply engineering principles to real-world transportation projects through the development of design and construction documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and support technical analyses using industry-standard software and engineering tools.
• Conduct field inspections to assess existing conditions and support project planning, design, and construction activities.
• Collaborate with project teams by reviewing plans and drawings, verifying technical documentation, and providing engineering support throughout project delivery.

Compensation

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in civil or transportation engineering through applicable coursework, academic projects, extracurricular activities, research, or prior internship experience involving design, inspection, or construction.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet applications, engineering drawing interpretation, and technical report preparation.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of CADD software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience using engineering analysis and design software such as Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, or similar applications.

Atlas Engineering Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and an E-Verify employer. Minorities, females, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If your qualifications meet those stated for a position, reach out directly to Atlas Human Resources at [email protected] including your resume