Construction Services Intern — Summer 2027 (Chicago)

HNTB Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Intern in Construction Services for Summer 2027. The role supports office tasks, attends project meetings, and observes on-site material testing as part of a structured internship within our construction services program.

The position emphasizes learning through hands-on exposure to drawings, specifications, data collection, and collaboration with internal and external teams. It is a temporary/co-op role designed for ongoing post-secondary studies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 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 tasks including minutes, tracking logs, and deliverables.
• Attend meetings with internal and external project teams.
• Observe on-site material testing and assist with basic shop drawing review.
• Conduct basic research and data collection.
• Read construction drawings and provide feedback on plans and specifications.
• Assist on portions of special projects as directed.

Skills

Meeting minutes

Data collection

Drawing interpretation

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years post-secondary construction services program

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Intern in Construction Services for Summer 2027. The role supports office tasks, attends project meetings, and observes on-site material testing as part of a structured internship within our construction services program.

The position emphasizes learning through hands-on exposure to drawings, specifications, data collection, and collaboration with internal and external teams. It is a temporary/co-op role designed for ongoing post-secondary studies.