Paid Engineering Intern - Hands-on Projects & Mentorship

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Madison, IL is seeking an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) to support the engineering team with hands-on experience in real-world projects and documentation. You will assist with calculations, drafting with CAD/BIM (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit), and coordinate with cross-functional teams, while learning safety standards and project reporting.

This paid internship offers mentorship, exposure to engineering analysis and tools, and

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 supervision.
• Create, update, and organize engineering documentation.
• Support drafting and modeling tasks using CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit).
• Participate in engineering meetings, documenting action items, key decisions, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and resolve issues.
• Perform data collection, basic data analysis, and visualization using 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.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Learner mindset

Education

Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

Excel

Job description

County Materials in Madison, IL is seeking an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) to support the engineering team with hands-on experience in real-world projects and documentation. You will assist with calculations, drafting with CAD/BIM (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit), and coordinate with cross-functional teams, while learning safety standards and project reporting.

This paid internship offers mentorship, exposure to engineering analysis and tools, and