Security Consultant Intern

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.•Chicago, IL

3d•$25 - $26

About The Position

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility. AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future. As a Security Consultant Intern in our Chicago office for Summer 2026, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all. Why We Need You:We are seeking a motivated Security Consultancy Intern to assist in supporting project design, security assessment and contributing to client deliverables. This role provides hands-on experience in the analysis, planning, and implementation of security solutions while collaborating with seasoned security professionals.The intern shall: • Assist in conducting security risk assessments, evaluating physical security measures, and identifying vulnerabilities.• Support site surveys by documenting security infrastructure, access controls, and surveillance systems.• Help analyze threat intelligence, incident data, and risk trends to inform security recommendations.• Contribute to project planning and design, including drafting reports and developing security improvement strategies.• Work with security consultants to develop security policies, standards, and best practices for clients.• Research and benchmark emerging security technologies and industry trends.• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and client briefings with actionable insights.• Develop security designs using REVIT.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Interest in physical security, risk assessment, and security technology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical report writing.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with GIS mapping, REVIT, or security design tools is a plus.
Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Effective working individually and within team environments.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting security risk assessments, evaluating physical security measures, and identifying vulnerabilities.
Support site surveys by documenting security infrastructure, access controls, and surveillance systems.
Help analyze threat intelligence, incident data, and risk trends to inform security recommendations.
Contribute to project planning and design, including drafting reports and developing security improvement strategies.
Work with security consultants to develop security policies, standards, and best practices for clients.
Research and benchmark emerging security technologies and industry trends.
Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and client briefings with actionable insights.
Develop security designs using REVIT.