About the role#
This full-time Summer 2026 internship provides an opportunity to work alongside Architects and Engineers on design and restoration projects. You will report to the local Director of Operations and gain hands-on experience in structural engineering within a professional consulting environment.
What you'll do#
- Participate in on-site survey teams to determine causes of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
- Assist Engineers and Project Managers with design tasks, including ACI load combinations, shear and moment diagrams, column load calculations, and foundation design.
- Prepare project documentation, including drawings and reports.
- Collect and organize project data such as surveys, building codes, and soil reports.
- Visit job sites to observe construction progress and submit field reports.
- Review shop drawings and submittals.
- Use engineering software to solve technical problems.
What you'll need#
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate level standing in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
- An overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Strong writing, communication, and team collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications, with some experience in Revit or AutoCAD preferred.
- Willingness to travel for field visits within the state.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
