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

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

County Materials in Westmont, IL is seeking an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical). The role supports engineering design, documentation, and analysis while gaining hands-on experience on real projects.

You will learn CAD/BIM tools, participate in meetings, and contribute to data analysis and technical reporting under supervision, with mentorship from licensed engineers. Flexible scheduling supports students and new grads.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related STEM field).
• 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.

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 (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit), as applicable.
• Participate in engineering and project meetings, documenting action items, key decisions, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Field teams) to gather requirements and resolve issues.
• Perform data collection, basic data analysis, and visualization using tools such as Excel and dashboards.
• Follow engineering safety standards, quality procedures, and document control protocols; elevate concerns as needed.
• Complete a final internship presentation or report summarizing project contributions and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

County Materials in Westmont, IL is seeking an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical). The role supports engineering design, documentation, and analysis while gaining hands-on experience on real projects.

You will learn CAD/BIM tools, participate in meetings, and contribute to data analysis and technical reporting under supervision, with mentorship from licensed engineers. Flexible scheduling supports students and new grads.