Engineering Intern: Real-World Projects + Mentorship (Paid)

Central Processing; Illinois; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Madison, IL seeks an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) to support the engineering team on real-world projects. You will gain hands-on experience in engineering analysis, CAD design, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The internship is designed for students or recent graduates pursuing an engineering degree, offering mentorship, exposure to manufacturing environments, and the potential for full-time

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and design processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to document engineering work clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and design support under supervision.
• 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 actions and decisions.
• 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.
• Complete a final internship presentation or report summarizing contributions and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

County Materials in Madison, IL seeks an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) to support the engineering team on real-world projects. You will gain hands-on experience in engineering analysis, CAD design, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The internship is designed for students or recent graduates pursuing an engineering degree, offering mentorship, exposure to manufacturing environments, and the potential for full-time