Internship Program - Chicago Region 2026 - 2027

Walsh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid US Holidays

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Walsh Group in the Chicagoland region is seeking interns to gain hands-on experience in project engineering and field management. Interns may work on jobsites or in the office, traveling across the United States to learn across estimating and preconstruction, under guidance toward future leadership roles.

This paid internship supports a 12-week schedule, potential relocation, and the path to full-time employment after graduation; benefits include medical insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-week schedule preferred.
• Specific roles may require relocation.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination.
• Assist in estimating cost for change orders.
• Solicit bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity.
• Schedule various contracts and materials.
• Maintain document control.
• Coordinate subcontractors.
• Support safety management.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Write RFIs and submittals; assist in change orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking Interns for our Chicagoland Region.

Our internship program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. Our program allows you to travel across the United States and through operational divisions to gain hands‑on experience in project engineering and field management. We carefully match you with positions related to your academic and career goals, setting you up for the right career path after graduation. Our interns work on jobsites or in the office helping with pursuits in our estimating and preconstruction departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns will learn about multiple career paths in our company, and will be trained to become a full‑time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination
• Estimating cost for change orders
• Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity
• Scheduling of various contracts and materials
• Document control
• Coordination of subcontractors
• Safety management
• Participation in team meetings
• Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Seeking a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• The ability to work a 12‑week work schedule is preferred
• Specific roles may require relocation

Intern Benefits Include

• Medical Insurance
• Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Category: Intern & Co‑op

Job Type: Full_time

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran