Civil Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Job overview

The Civil Engineer Intern role is onsite in Lisle, IL, with compensation starting at $25 per hour. CAGE Engineering provides civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management services for land development projects. The intern contributes to real client design projects while developing Civil 3D and site-design skills, supporting project teams with plans, calculations, documents, research, and site data.

What you'll do

• Design and draft land development plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• support design documents and calculations, code and ordinance research, site planning, and stormwater management
• help prepare construction, stormwater pollution prevention, and permit documents
• prepare site, grading, and utility plans
• participate in client and project meetings
• attend site visits
• complete technical and professional training
• meet with an assigned mentor and CAGE leaders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lisle il

full-time

civil engineer intern

summer 2027

civil engineering

land development

autocad civil 3d

site design

stormwater management

construction documents

mentorship

technical training

site visits

$25/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Technical and professional training, assigned mentor, weekly office hours with company leaders, hands-on project and site experience, advancement opportunities, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

Why this role

Summer 2027 internship. Candidates must be pursuing a BS in Engineering at an accredited university and have CAD familiarity. No prior professional experience is required. Starting compensation is $25 per hour.

About the employer

Cage Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.