Intern - Marketing & Business Development

CKL Engineers•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At CKL Engineers, we believe the most impactful marketing happens long before a proposal is submitted. It begins with early capture planning: understanding clients, anticipating opportunities, building relationships, and positioning our team to win. That's why we're building our next generation of Business Development and proposals talent through our Early Capture Program. This internship is designed for marketing students who want real-world experience where marketing, strategy, and business development intersect. Instead of making coffee or filing paperwork, you'll contribute to actual pursuits that shape transportation infrastructure throughout the Midwest and Southeast U.S. This internship is designed to develop future AEC marketing professionals, potentially providing a pathway toward full-time employment after graduation. CKL is a multi-disciplinary professional services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. We provide engineering and construction management services to a variety of public and private clients. CKL is looking for talented leaders to build upon our strengths and grow locally, regionally, and nationally.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, or a related field
Sophomore or Junior preferred
Curious about how businesses actually win work
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
A strong writer and communicator
Comfortable learning new software and technology
Interested in both creative marketing and strategic business development
Able to manage multiple deadlines
Self-motivated and eager to learn

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Adobe Creative Suite is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Research upcoming public infrastructure opportunities before they are advertised
Identify target clients, agencies, and decision-makers
Monitor capital improvement programs and procurement forecasts
Help organize capture strategies and opportunity tracking
Support pursuit planning meetings
Assist with the development of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), proposals, and interview materials
Coordinate resumes, project descriptions, graphics, and supporting documentation
Learn industry best practices for proposal production
Help ensure quality control and brand consistency
Assist with website updates and marketing campaigns
Support photography, project highlights, and company storytelling
Help maintain marketing assets and templates
Conduct market and competitor research
Build client profiles
Research teaming partners
Track transportation funding opportunities
Support pursuit tracker updates
Learn and utilize software such as Adobe InDesign
Assist in producing professional marketing collateral
Create presentation materials and graphics
Maintain visual consistency across all branded documents