High School Intern - Construction & Field Inspection

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.•Chicago, IL

2d•$15 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is looking to hire a High School Intern - Construction Field Inspection for their 2026 Summer Internship Program. IEI is a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness with a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. The eight-week program offers hands-on experience in Construction, Office Engineering, Quality Control, and Marketing Projects, as well as field observation under the supervision of leading professionals. This internship provides exposure to real projects, the opportunity to work alongside senior staff, build skills, ask questions, and benefit from their extensive knowledge. IEI aims to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree at an accredited Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related Undergraduate Program.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship for the internship and/or future employment.
Demonstrated interest in infrastructure or related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to IEI's work and projects.
Capable to communicate and interact effectively and successfully with project managers, project engineers, and other staff.
Demonstrate strong verbally and written skills using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Enjoys working in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Must be a self-starter, reliable, self-motivated, inquisitive and thrive on figuring things out.
Demonstrate leadership skills and take initiative.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), MS Teams and navigating the Internet.

Nice To Haves

Good problem-solving and analytical ability.
Good organizational skills and attention to details.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in an eight-week program to gain hands-on experience working on Construction, Office Engineering, Quality Control and Marketing Projects as well as do Field observation under the supervision of our leading professionals.
Work full time, Monday - Friday, during all 8 weeks of the Internship (June 15 - August 7, 2026).
Be available to work 4-days Onsite.
View and measure on construction site.
Modify existing drawings.
Attend design staff meetings.
Create basic Excel tables.
Perform organization management - scan and file projects.
Transfer markups to Adobe pdf.
Review existing conditions and existing site photo.
Assist the Project Managers, Rail Coordinator, and/or Project Engineers in reviewing complaints and resolving problems.
Visit Project Site with Senior Staff.
Perform compilation of data and assist in converting the compiled data into plans.
Learn to estimate materials cost.
Learn to interpret technical documents.
Develop knowledge of engineering standards, as well as state and local regulations.
Gain exposure to a blend of field and office knowledge.