Intern - Construction Field Inspection

Infrastructure Engineering•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is seeking an Intern for their 2026 Summer Internship Program. This eight-week program offers hands-on experience through a rotation in Field Inspection/Observation, Office Engineering, and Administrative Coordination. Interns will work under the supervision of leading professionals, gaining exposure to real projects and opportunities to build skills by learning from senior staff. IEI is a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness, building 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

Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree at an accredited Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related Undergraduate Program
Good problem-solving and analytical ability
Good organizational skills and attention to details
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus a plus

Responsibilities

Gain experience with 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 photos
Assist Project Managers, Rail Coordinator, and/or Project Engineers in reviewing complaints and resolving problems
Visit Project Sites with Senior Staff
Perform compilation of data and assist in converting the compiled data into plans
Learn to estimate material costs
Learn to interpret technical documents
Develop knowledge of engineering standards, as well as state and local regulations