Title: Engineering Intern (51210) Location: Illinois - Downers Grove, IL 60515 Posted Date: 2026-09-11
Job Description: Calling all undergrad civil engineering students! Collins offers an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing construction inspections. The Downers Grove, IL, office has an opening for a Civil/Construction Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. This position will spend the majority of your day in the field on active construction projects. Who we are: Collins Engineer, Inc., provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. We pride ourselves in fostering collaboration and an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number. Your impact on real life projects includes the following but not limited to: Focuses primarily on heavy highway and bridge construction projects. Assist in the completion of construction inspections and field reporting. Responsible for ensuring the construction is following applicable standards and contract drawings. Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Click HERE to see the variety of benefits that Collins has to offer.
About Collins Engineers, Inc.
Collins Engineers, Inc. is a civil engineering firm founded in 1979 and based in Chicago. The company provides design and analysis services for the transportation, marine, and construction industries. It specializes in structural analysis, underwater engineering, and the evaluation of infrastructure like bridges and tunnels. With 579 employees, the firm maintains a focus on field experience and on-site inspections.
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