Hands-On Construction Engineer Intern: Real-World Projects

Clark Dietz, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hands-on internship experience

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Skill development

Intern swag kit

Safety gear provided

Summer events

Job summary

Clark Dietz, Inc. is offering a Construction Engineer Intern position to support engineers on transportation projects across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. You will participate in inspection, documentation, and measurements on active sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, CAD proficiency, and collaboration with a mentor pod, as you learn planning, project execution, and professional development throughout the summer.

Qualifications

• Students with a declared major in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents and research specifications and codes as needed.
• Ability to perform basic calculations to compute quantities, verify measurements, and organize and analyze data.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks with guidance from other staff.
• Good communication and listening skills with the ability to ask insightful questions and learn and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with construction inspection services on transportation projects for IDOT, Tollway and municipalities.
• Duties include inspection and documentation of construction activities, computing quantities, and verifying measurements and layouts on project sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to read plans & specs

Quantities calculations

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley ORD

MicroStation

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Clark Dietz, Inc. is offering a Construction Engineer Intern position to support engineers on transportation projects across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. You will participate in inspection, documentation, and measurements on active sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, CAD proficiency, and collaboration with a mentor pod, as you learn planning, project execution, and professional development throughout the summer.