Intern - Construction Field Inspection

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.Chicago, IL
$17 - $25Hybrid

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is looking to Hire an Intern - Construction Field Inspection (2026 Summer Internship Program)! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity! As a valued Intern at IEI, you will participate in an eight-week program to gain hands-on experience working on Field Inspection, Office Engineering, and Administrative Coordinator as well as Field observation under the supervision of our leading professionals. This internship will provide you with exposure to real projects and the opportunity to work alongside senior staff and build you skills, ask questions and benefit from their extensive knowledge. Join our IEI Team and make an impact in shaping the future!

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 a be 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

  • 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
  • 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
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