Intern Engineering Designer, Roads and Highways

TYLin; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

TYLin in Chicago, IL is seeking a summer intern to join our roads and highways team for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across planning, design, and construction management on diverse projects, working under senior engineers and drafters.

As an intern, you will learn to read engineering plans, perform quantity take-offs, assist with project monitoring, and contribute to engineering drawings and cost estimates under close supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Integrity

Education

3rd year civil engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

MS Word

Excel

Job description

US | IL | Chicago - 200 South Wacker Drive

Full time

6687

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.

Job Summary

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

What You Will Do

• 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

Additional Information

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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.

• extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
• continuing education benefits
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• 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.

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 (http://www.tylin.com/), Introba (http://www.introba.com/), Landrum & Brown (http://landrumbrown.com/en/) form the Infrastructure division of Sidara (http://www.dargroup.com/).

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.