Summer 2026 Internship (Janney Technical Center)

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates • Northbrook, IL

127d • $17 - $35

About The Position

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking civil, structural, or materials engineering students for a Summer 2026 Internship to join our Janney Technical Center (JTC) team, working with our Materials Engineering and/or Structural Testing and Instrumentation groups in Northbrook, Illinois. Our Janney Technical Center (JTC) is named after WJE founder Jack Janney. Comprised of both engineers and materials scientists, the JTC provides advanced testing and forensic capabilities to solve the most technically challenging problems related to structures, construction materials, and manufactured components. After half a century and more than 175,000 assignments, JTC engineers and materials scientists have successfully completed investigative, testing, and repair projects involving virtually every type of construction material, structural system, and architectural component. WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world since 1956.

Requirements

• Current student with excellent academic standing in junior or senior year of a bachelor's or in a graduate program in civil engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence and exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective verbal, graphical, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and work ethic.
• Enthusiasm for solving problems and curiosity about how things work.

Responsibilities

• Performing hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations, which may include surveying, documenting distress, field testing and instrumentation, collecting data and materials samples, laboratory testing, and preparing site visit reports.
• Analyzing field data and performing research and review of modern and historic materials, construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design.
• Developing and implementing specialized laboratory or field-testing programs associated with existing construction, materials performance evaluation, applied research, and new product development.
• Drafting and preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including structural and architectural construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
• Applying various testing methods, instrumentation systems, and data collection and management tools for investigations and evaluations within the laboratory and out in the field.
• Completing structural analysis of concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and other structural systems to support investigations.

Benefits

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options.
• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately.
• Time off to care for yourself and others.
• Investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree