Construction Intern

EXP Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP Services Inc. in Chicago invites students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture to join as a Construction Intern. You’ll work on transportation projects, assist inspectors, and learn from a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic, employee-owned firm.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with CAD and MS Office, document field activities, and support senior staff to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
• Experience with CAD and Microsoft Office products.
• Punctuality and maturity – ability to work with minimal direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection of transportation projects to ensure specs and standards.
• Monitor construction activities to verify work is performed according to plans and specifications.
• Document daily construction activities and prepare detailed progress reports.
• Coordinate with project managers to address issues observed during inspections.
• Assist in the review of project plans and specifications to understand requirements.
• Perform data entry and maintain project records using relevant software and tools.
• Support senior inspectors and engineers to ensure successful project completion.
• Adhere to schedules and produce high-quality work.

Skills

CAD

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Construction Internin Chicago.

Your work environment at EXP

EXP’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice provides comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering services for all types of roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we have a history of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects. We are currently looking to grow and enhance our construction engineering and inspection (CE+I) practice and are seeking an energetic Intern to work within our Chicago Office.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Assist in the inspection of transportation projects such as roadways, bridges, and other infrastructure to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Monitor construction activities to verify that work is being performed according to plans and specifications.
• Document daily construction activities and prepare detailed reports on project progress, including any issues or deviations from the plans.
• Coordinate with project managers to address any issues or discrepancies observed during inspections.
• Assist in the review of project plans and specifications to gain a better understanding of the project requirements.
• Perform data entry and maintain project records using relevant software and tools.
• Support senior inspectors and engineers with various tasks as needed to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Adhere to schedules and ensure the production of high-quality work.

What your experience looks like

• Studying Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field is required
• Experience with computer aided drafting and Microsoft Office products
• Punctuality and maturity – ability to work with minimal direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment

The hourly range for this role is $21 to $30. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.