2026 Internship - Engineering

KDM ENGINEERING LLCChicago, IL
$16 - $21Onsite

About The Position

KDM Engineering is offering a 2026 Summer Internship/Co-Op Opportunity for students to grow their expertise, skills, and experience. KDM is an award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm specializing in electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. The firm provides a unique training and mentorship program designed to develop effective and knowledgeable engineers rapidly. Interns will gain exposure to multiple departments and projects through a hands-on learning approach. The internship focuses on real-world engineering project experience in substation design and development. Interns will support the preparation and updating of design drawings, assist with revising markups, and contribute to project documentation and coordination efforts. They will work closely with engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design basis and ensure project alignment. The internship provides exposure to substation design fundamentals, electrical power systems, industry standards, and the full engineering workflow from concept through construction. Interns are expected to develop advanced technical skills while learning to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team on utility projects.

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering or related Undergraduate or Master’s program.
  • Currently in their Sophomore or Junior year College.
  • Demonstrate interest in infrastructure or related field.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Basic proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Commitment to the program for at least 1 year.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
  • Willingness to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening.

Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation and updating of design drawings.
  • Assist with revising markups.
  • Contribute to project documentation and coordination efforts.
  • Coordinate overall design basis with engineering and design team members.
  • Ensure project alignment.

Benefits

  • Training and professional development
  • Supportive management
  • Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games.
  • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room
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