Intern Engineering Designer, Roads and Highways

T.Y. Lin International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Civil Engineering intern for the Chicago, IL office for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across planning, design, and construction management of roads and highways, contributing to diverse projects and learning from senior engineers.

Ideal candidates are currently in 3rd year of a Civil Engineering program, proficient with MS Word/Excel, and familiar with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Current 3rd year undergraduate in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with engineering plans and details.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
• Assist with computer modeling.
• Assist with producing progress reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff.
• Assist in production of engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Integrity

Continuous learning

Education

Civil Engineering (undergraduate) 3rd year

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Are you passionate about Roads and Highways? TYLin is looking for an intern to join our Chicago, IL office for the Summer of 2027. Our expertise in the planning, design, and construction management of roads and highways is grounded in our ability to provide innovative, technically advanced approaches to unique challenges. As an intern, you'll gain the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse projects. This internship is your chance to be part of a collaborative community where you can expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills through hands‑on meaningful work.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Become familiar with engineering plans and details
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling
• Assist with computer modeling
• Assist with producing progress reports
• Collaborate with other engineers, drafters, and support staff
• Assist in production of engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under close supervision of senior engineers
• Ability to apply the use of proper codes and standards in the production of engineering deliverables
• Attend site visits or inspections

What You Bring to the Team (Competencies)

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear documentation and interacting professionally with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also able to effectively collaborate in a team environment
• Strong commitment to integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical, fair, and responsible behavior
• Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring new skills and driving improvements

Your Education and Experience

• Requires current 3rd year standing as an undergraduate from an accredited Civil Engineering program
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and engineering software
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience is preferred

At TYLin, we strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers you to make an impact. TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, mission‑driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

• extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
• continuing education benefits
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.