Civil Engineering Intern: Field Inspections & Projects

Collins Engineers; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, offers a Civil/Construction Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. This role emphasizes field work on active construction projects, primarily heavy highway and bridge construction, with daily site inspections and reporting.

You are an undergraduate student in your junior or senior year pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, with familiarity in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Blue Beam or Civil 3D; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Blue Beam, or Civil 3D is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Focus on heavy highway and bridge construction projects.
• Assist in completing construction inspections and field reporting.
• Ensure construction follows applicable standards and contract drawings.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering and design documents.

Skills

Field inspections

Construction reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Blue Beam

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Job description

Collins Engineers, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, offers a Civil/Construction Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. This role emphasizes field work on active construction projects, primarily heavy highway and bridge construction, with daily site inspections and reporting.

You are an undergraduate student in your junior or senior year pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, with familiarity in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Blue Beam or Civil 3D; a valid driver’s license is required.