2027 Public Sector & Infrastructure Consulting Intern

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan

Travel reimbursement

Lodging reimbursement

Meal reimbursement

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance for contingent staff

Job summary

Plante Moran seeks an intern to work with public sector clients across cities, counties, states, utility districts, and school districts to develop innovation roadmaps and harness technology.

You’ll assist with process assessment, research, and implementing enterprise technology solutions (ERP, EAM, CIS, SIS), gaining exposure to client engagements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in finance, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Information Technology (IT) and/or engineering knowledge/experience is a plus.
• Experience utilizing AI tools and effective prompting techniques to support research, analysis, content development, and problem solving is a plus.
• Some experience with selecting and/or implementing enterprise technology solutions (ERP, EAM, CIS, SIS, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in process assessment, improvement, and redesign for public sector engagements.
• Assist with research, special analyses requested by Managers/Partners, and project handling.
• Support advanced technology research and thought leadership development.
• Assist clients with selecting and/or implementing enterprise technology solutions (ERP, EAM, CIS, SIS, etc.).
• Develop relationships with clients and participate in networking/business development activities.
• Travel to client sites to support vendor software demonstrations and implementation management.
• Participate in firm professional development activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Finance/IT/Engineering)

Tools

ERP experience

IT knowledge

Job description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well‑being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Your role.

No busy work here. As an intern, you'll be treated just like our entry-level staff. You’ll safeguard public sector organizations to optimize and prepare for technology investments. You can look forward to a variety of engagements with cities, counties, states, utility districts, and school districts. These engagements will provide you with the opportunity to interact directly with public sector clients to develop innovation roadmaps and harness the power of technology. Your experience will include, but will not be limited to:

• Process assessment, improvement, and redesign
• Handling or creating projects (assisting with research, special analysis requested by Managers, Partners, etc.)
• Advanced technology research and assistance with thought leadership development
• Assist clients with selecting and/or implementing enterprise technology solutions (ERP, EAM, CIS, SIS, etc.)
• Developing relationships with clients and participating in networking/business development activities
• Traveling to client sites to support vendor software demonstrations, stakeholder interviews, and implementation management efforts
• Engaging in firm professional development activities

The qualifications.

Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in finance, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Information Technology (IT) and/or engineering knowledge/experience is a plus.
• Experience utilizing AI tools and effective prompting techniques to support research, analysis, content development, and problem‑solving is a plus.
• Some experience with selecting and/or implementing enterprise technology solutions (ERP, EAM, CIS, SIS, etc.) is a plus.

This is a non‑exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk‑free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world‑class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in‑person model. We believe that face‑to‑face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all‑inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business‑related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market‑based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry‑level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33.00 - $36.00