Engineering Intern: Build Systems & Energy Solutions

Engineering Economics, Inc.; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Economics, Inc. in South Bend, IN invites motivated students to join our internship program. You will apply classroom theories to active projects under experienced mentors, supporting technical reviews, data analysis, design documentation, and field observations.

This hands-on experience covers project controls, scheduling, and coordination to deliver quality outcomes. This Summer 2027 internship (8–12 weeks) offers exposure to electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines with a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university program related to the internship discipline.
• Foundational coursework in engineering, construction, project management, business operations, or closely related field.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and apply feedback.
• Effective organization, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and standard business tech.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Ability to provide own transportation to client site.

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom theories to active project needs.
• Support project planning, technical reviews, meetings, site visits, field observations, testing, and documentation.
• Assist with research, data collection and analysis, calculations, cost estimating, standards review, design support, or project controls.
• Help prepare and review drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, checklists, presentations, meeting notes, trackers, and other project deliverables.
• Learn from experienced professionals through feedback and coaching.
• Communicate progress, confirm priorities, meet commitments, and raise questions early.
• Follow EEI safety, quality, confidentiality, and project procedures as a dependable team member.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organization

Team collaboration

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Self-motivation

Education

University enrollment in relevant field

Foundational coursework in engineering / construction / project management / business operations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Engineering Economics, Inc. in South Bend, IN invites motivated students to join our internship program. You will apply classroom theories to active projects under experienced mentors, supporting technical reviews, data analysis, design documentation, and field observations.

This hands-on experience covers project controls, scheduling, and coordination to deliver quality outcomes. This Summer 2027 internship (8–12 weeks) offers exposure to electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines with a