Staff Engineer Intern | Chicago

PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

A respected structural engineering firm in Chicago is offering competitive internships for students. The role involves collaborating on design concepts while developing technical skills in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should have CAD experience, particularly in AutoCAD, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers an hourly pay rate between $28 and $32, contingent on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Experience with 2-D and preferably 3-D CAD software.
• Personable and able to work effectively in a team.
• High integrity and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design concepts in a team environment.
• Develop technical and design skills.
• Handle some tasks independently while learning about operations.

Skills

CAD experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Education

One year of college level technical courses in structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

You will have the opportunity to share ideas on design concepts in a team environment, and to develop your own technical and design skills within a nurturing and highly respected firm. We seek interns with a combination of aesthetic sensitivity and technical abilities, who can work primarily as part of a team while also handling some tasks independently. If you are ready to dig in and get your feet wet learning about the day-to-day operations of a successful structural engineering firm, we encourage you to apply for one of our competitive internships.

Qualifications

CAD experience a plus, 2-D and preferably 3-D. *Experience in AutoCAD is highly desirable.

Strong communication skills, oral and written.

Personable, team player, and high integrity.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet shifting deliverable deadlines.

One year of college level technical courses in structural engineering.

Compensation

The hourly pay rate for this position is $28-$32. The pay rate is based on factors such as geographic location, experience, education and skills.