Chicagoland Field Transportation & Infrastructure Intern

Wight & Company; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight & Company is offering a Transportation & Infrastructure Intern (Field) for Summer 2027 in the Chicagoland area. The role supports on-site field work, learning from engineers, and engaging with clients and teams on construction projects.

The internship emphasizes developing client relations, reviewing plans, and maintaining project records while providing opportunities to network with professionals across departments. Applicants must be current Civil Engineering students.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in Transportation & Infrastructure.
• Strong communications skills and good organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, inspect, and monitor contractor's operations under supervising engineers.
• Review, interpret, and correct errors in plans and calculations.
• Maintain and organize construction records.
• Attend team and client meetings in house and on-site for projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relations.

Skills

Strong communications

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Past design/delivery experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Wight & Company is offering a Transportation & Infrastructure Intern (Field) for Summer 2027 in the Chicagoland area. The role supports on-site field work, learning from engineers, and engaging with clients and teams on construction projects.

The internship emphasizes developing client relations, reviewing plans, and maintaining project records while providing opportunities to network with professionals across departments. Applicants must be current Civil Engineering students.