Internships

Get Hands-On Experience

Our internship program provides engineering and environmental science students with an opportunity to explore the industry through collaboration with senior professionals, real-world technical training, and hands-on project experience. Our interns work within our specialized teams on a diverse range of projects. We offer one-on-one training and development for our interns, with full-time, permanent staff positions available upon the program’s completion for the right candidates.
Unlike internships I saw other students in that kept them busy with paperwork, I was able to get field experience and be exposed to a variety of different software programs actively used in the industry today.

– Hannah Papproth, Staff Engineer & Former Intern
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate

My favorite part of working at KEG has been people’s willingness to teach me.

– Haley Klasner, Staff Engineer & Former Intern
Colorado Mesa University Graduate

I am most excited about starting my career with a company that allows movement through their divisions, giving me the opportunity to advance my expertise in various civil engineering disciplines.

– Zachary Braun, Staff Engineer & Former Intern
Indiana State University Graduate

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Engineering Career Fair

October 1, 2024

11:00am-2:00pm

University of Southern Indiana

Fall Internship and Career Fair

October 2, 2024

2:00-5:00pm

Looking for an internship?

We want to meet you!

KEG will be attending the following career fairs at these universities throughout the Midwest. Come stop by our table!

  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • University of Southern Indiana

Open Positions

To apply for a position, please email your resume and which internship you’re applying for to info@kaskaskiaeng.com.

Transportation Engineering Intern

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We currently have opportunities in our Belleville, IL and Evansville, IN offices for this Transportation Engineering Internship. Qualified candidates will be majoring in Engineering or Civil Engineering with emphasis on Transportation. This internship will primarily focus on performing data analyses, calculations, and providing technical assistance to our transportation planning group, which focuses on traffic studies, safety studies, signal timing and coordination, and project reports.
 

Requirements: 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate ABET Accredited Civil Engineering (or Engineering with Civil Emphasis) program, preferred 2 years completed toward degree
  • Preliminary course work related to Transportation Engineering
  • Familiarity with and willingness to learn industry software, such as Microstation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture
  • Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

Internship Role Opportunities: 

  • One-on-one training with Project Managers and engineers to develop and review site drawings, cost estimates, permitting, CAD, and various engineering reports
  • Field visits to learn how to capture relevant information in the field and perform data collection and quality inspections
  • Instruction and fieldwork provided for DOT requirements for various engineered systems
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering support assignments requiring a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques

Geotechnical Engineering Intern

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We currently have opportunities in our Belleville, IL and Geneva, IL offices for this Geotechnical Engineering Internship. Qualified candidates will be majoring in Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering with emphasis on Geotechnical studies. This internship will primarily focus on a variety of aspects in geotechnical engineering, including subsurface exploration in the field, hands-on field testing, and report preparation and analysis.

Requirements: 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate ABET Accredited Civil Engineering (or Engineering with Civil Emphasis) program, preferred 2 years completed toward degree
  • Preliminary course work related to Geotechnical Engineering
  • Familiarity with and willingness to learn industry software, such as gINT or geostudio
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture
  • Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Desire and ability to work outside
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

Internship Role Opportunities: 

  • One-on-one training with Project Managers and engineers to develop and review site drawings, cost estimates, permitting, CAD, and various engineering reports
  • Field visits to learn how to capture relevant information in the field and perform data collection and quality inspections
  • Instruction and fieldwork provided for DOT requirements for various engineered systems
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering support assignments requiring a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques

Hydraulics Engineering Intern

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We currently have opportunities in our Belleville, IL and Peoria, IL offices for this Hydraulics Engineering Internship. Qualified candidates will be majoring in Engineering with emphasis on Water Resource/Hydraulics Engineering. This internship will involve performing hydraulic and hydrologic analyses on a wide range of infrastructure projects. Tasks may involve drainage studies, field work and data collection, and assistance with hydraulic report preparation.
 

Requirements: 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate ABET Accredited Civil Engineering (or Engineering with Civil Emphasis) program, preferred 2 years completed toward degree
  • Preliminary course work related to Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineering
  • Familiarity with and willingness to learn industry software, such as Microstation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture
  • Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

Internship Role Opportunities: 

  • One-on-one training with Project Managers and engineers to develop and review site drawings, cost estimates, permitting, CAD, and various engineering reports
  • Field visits to learn how to capture relevant information in the field and perform data collection and quality inspections
  • Instruction and fieldwork provided for DOT requirements for various engineered systems
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering support assignments requiring a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques

Structural Engineering Intern

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We currently have opportunities in our Belleville, IL office for this Structural Engineering Internship. Qualified candidates will be majoring in Engineering with emphasis on Structural Engineering. This internship will focus on providing hands-on structural engineering training and task management. Projects may include bridge rehabilitations and/or replacements, as well as small structure work. Interns may have the opportunity to perform field inspections, as well as assist in design plan preparation.

 
Requirements: 
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate ABET Accredited Civil Engineering (or Engineering with Civil Emphasis) program, preferred 2 years completed toward degree
  • Preliminary course work related to Structural Engineering
  • Familiarity with and willingness to learn industry software, such as Microstation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture
  • Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

Internship Role Opportunities: 

  • One-on-one training with Project Managers and engineers to develop and review site drawings, cost estimates, permitting, CAD, and various engineering reports
  • Field visits to learn how to capture relevant information in the field and perform data collection and quality inspections
  • Instruction and fieldwork provided for DOT requirements for various engineered systems
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering support assignments requiring a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques

Environmental Science Intern

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We currently have opportunities in our Geneva, IL and Evansville, IN offices for this Environmental Science Internship. This internship will primarily focus on performing tasks requiring the application of standard environmental techniques and procedures on a wide variety of transportation projects.

Requirements: 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in environmental science, biology or related degree, preferred 2 years completed toward degree
  • Preliminary course work related to Environmental Science
  • Familiarity with and willingness to learn industry software, such as ArcGIS
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture
  • Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Desire and ability to work outside
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

Internship Role Opportunities: 

  • Support projects of various sizes and scopes in environmental regulatory compliance, permitting and environmental due diligence
  • Assist with environmental desktop reviews for wetlands, protected species, and other published data review
  • Assist with environmental field studies including wetland delineations and biological field work
  • Assist in plant identification and Floristic Quality Assessments
  • Assist in preparing graphics related to project deliverables using ArcGIS
  • Assist with data analysis and report preparation
  • Assist in preparing waterway regulatory permitting applications permit preparation
  • Communicate with Environmental Team and other company staff to provide quality services

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be compensated?

This is a paid internship program designed for both full and part-time weekly schedules.

How many hours will I work?

For the summer term, interns will be expected to work full-time up to 40 hours a week. During the school year, the program accommodates part-time schedules, with flexible hours to allow for class times and extracurricular activities.

Where will I be working?

We currently have opportunities for Civil Engineering Interns at our offices in Belleville, Peoria and Geneva, Illinois and in Evansville, Indiana. Environmental Science Interns will be based out of the Geneva, Illinois or Evansville, Indiana office.

I'm interested in a specific discipline of civil engineering. Will I be able to focus on that disciple for my internship?

Interns are typically assigned to the engineering discipline they specified in their application/interview, but we also aim to expose them to as many of the areas of expertise we work in as possible.