Engineering Intern

County Materials Family of Companies•Madison, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

County Materials is hiring an Engineering Intern in Madison, Illinois. The intern supports the engineering team with technical and administrative work while gaining hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects. The role is intended for a student or recent graduate pursuing an engineering degree and offers opportunities to develop skills in engineering analysis, CAD design, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern works under the supervision of a licensed Engineer and coordinates with teams across project management, manufacturing, operations, quality, procurement, and field functions. Work is typically performed indoors in an office, with possible work in a plant environment. The position has minimal travel, with 0% overnight travel, and typical hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work environment may involve noise, weather, machinery, chemicals, and public interaction. This is a paid engineering internship. Benefits listed for the County Materials Family of Companies include health, dental, and vision insurance; disability coverage; a 401(k) match; paid holidays and paid time off; referral rewards; a wellness program; flexible savings options; an Employee Assistance Program; paid life insurance; and other optional or role-related programs. The company notes that interns may be considered for full-time engineering roles after graduation.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or a related STEM field).
Basic understanding of engineering principles, design processes, and technical problem-solving.
Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and seek clarification when needed.
Strong attention to detail and ability to document engineering work clearly and accurately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar tools.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, or service environments.
Experience with CAD/BIM or engineering modeling tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit.
Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, R, or FEA software.
Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and technical documentation practices.
Progress toward FE/EIT certification, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and design support under the supervision of a licensed Engineer.
Create, update, and organize engineering documentation, including technical reports, calculations, design files, and project notes.
Support drafting and modeling tasks using CAD/BIM software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit, as applicable.
Participate in engineering and project meetings and document action items, key decisions, and follow-ups.
Coordinate with project management, manufacturing, operations, quality, procurement, and field teams to gather requirements and resolve issues.
Collect data and perform basic data analysis and visualization using tools such as Excel and dashboards.
Follow engineering safety standards, quality procedures, and document control protocols, escalating concerns as needed.
Complete a final internship presentation or report summarizing project contributions and lessons learned.
Perform other duties as assigned.