Intern - Civil / Structural Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.•Chicago, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness, with a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. They are looking for 2026 Summer Interns - Civil/Structural Engineering. As a valued Intern at IEI, participants will engage in an eight-week program to gain hands-on experience in Construction, Civil/Structural, and Design Projects, including performing quantity calculations under the supervision of leading professionals. This internship offers exposure to real projects, the opportunity to work alongside senior staff, build skills, ask questions, and benefit from extensive knowledge, aiming to make an impact in shaping the future. The IEI Internship program offers exposure to a blend of field and office knowledge.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree 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 future employment
Demonstrated interest in infrastructure or related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to IEI's work and projects
Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
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
Develop basic competency / awareness of industry standards
Acquire real world written and verbal communication and become comfortable talking to clients and co-workers
Knowledge of structure of weekly meetings
Develop knowledge of client expectations (needs and wants of clients)

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

Work full time, Monday - Friday, during all 8 weeks of the internship (June 8th - August 3rd, 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
Organization management - scan and file projects
Transfer markups to Adobe pdf
Review existing conditions and existing site photo
Provide AutoCAD support
Assist the Project Managers and 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