Engineering Intern
About The Position
County Materials is hiring an Engineering Intern in Westmont, Illinois. The intern supports the engineering team with technical and administrative tasks while gaining hands-on experience on real-world engineering projects. The position 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 supports engineering calculations, analysis, design, documentation, drafting, modeling, data collection, and project coordination. Work is typically performed indoors in an office, with possible work in a plant environment. Exposure may include noise, weather, machinery, chemicals, and public interaction. Travel is minimal, with 0% overnight travel. Typical hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a paid engineering internship. The position offers hands-on project experience, mentorship, skills development, flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments, networking opportunities, and potential consideration for full-time engineering roles after graduation. The company encourages military service members and veterans to apply and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.
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.
- Ability to perform essential duties, follow detailed instructions, concentrate, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical expectations, including frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment; occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
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.
- Perform data collection, basic data analysis, and visualization using tools such as Excel and dashboards.
- Follow engineering safety standards, quality procedures, and document control protocols; escalate concerns as needed.
- Complete a final internship presentation or report summarizing project contributions and lessons learned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Eight paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Referral rewards program
- Wellness program with rewards
- Flexible Savings Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid life insurance
- $200 boot allowance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Optional uniform program
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments
- Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced engineers and technical leaders
- Potential consideration for full-time engineering roles after graduation
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Career Level
Intern
