Construction Services Intern - Summer 2026

HNTB Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,932 - 47,885; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider is seeking a full-time intern based in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will assist with various construction office support tasks, attend project meetings, and observe on-site material testing. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a post-secondary construction services program or has completed it. The pay range for this position is approximately $23.18 to $34.76 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary construction services program.
• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary construction services program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction office support tasks such as taking meeting minutes and processing tracking logs.
• Attend and observe meetings with internal and external teams.
• Observe on-site material testing and assist with shop drawing review.
• Conduct basic research and data collection.
• Read construction drawings and provide feedback.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary construction services program

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for, under close supervision, assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) with basic construction services‑related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post‑secondary construction services curriculum, usually on a part‑time, temporary, or co‑op basis.

Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Assists with construction office support tasks including but not limited to: taking of meeting minutes, assisting in processing of tracking logs, and other department deliverables.
• Attends and observes meetings with both internal and external teams of a project.
• Observes on-site material testing. May assist with basic shop drawing review and help ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Conducts basic research and data collection.
• Reads construction drawings and materials and provides feedback as requested.
• Assists on portions of special projects as directed.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post‑secondary construction services program

What We Prefer

• Completion of 2 years of post‑secondary construction services program

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations

Chicago, IL

Job Details

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Construction Services Group

ReqID: R-29297 #college

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $23.18 - $34.76. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $21.07 - $39.50. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.