Engineering Intern - Real Projects, Mentorship, CAD (Paid)

Central Processing; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from engineers

Flexible scheduling to accommodate学

Job summary

County Materials in Westmont, IL, seeks an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) to support the engineering team and gain hands-on experience on real-world projects. You will assist with calculations, CAD modeling, and documentation, and participate in meetings to capture decisions and actions.

The role targets students or recent graduates pursuing an engineering degree and emphasizes learning, cross-functional teamwork, and professional development with

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, design processes, and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and seek clarification when needed.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to document engineering work clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, or service environments.
• Experience with CAD/BIM or engineering modeling tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit).
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, R, or FEA software).
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and technical documentation practices.
• Progress toward FE/EIT certification (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and design support under the supervision of a licensed Engineer.
• Create, update, and organize engineering documentation (technical reports, calculations, design files, and project notes).
• Support drafting and modeling tasks using CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit).
• Participate in engineering and project meetings, documenting action items, key decisions, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and resolve issues.
• Perform data collection, basic data analysis, and visualization using Excel and dashboards.
• Follow engineering safety standards, quality procedures, and document control protocols; escalate concerns as needed.
• Complete a final internship presentation or report summarizing contributions and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Documentation

Attention to detail

Learning aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (pursuing/recently completed)

FE/EIT certification progress

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

County Materials in Westmont, IL, seeks an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) to support the engineering team and gain hands-on experience on real-world projects. You will assist with calculations, CAD modeling, and documentation, and participate in meetings to capture decisions and actions.

The role targets students or recent graduates pursuing an engineering degree and emphasizes learning, cross-functional teamwork, and professional development with