Summer Engineering Sciences Intern — Real-World Impact

Secretariat Intl; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat Intl in Chicago offers an Intern, Engineering Sciences position for Summer 2027. You’ll work on real client projects, learning across energy, machinery, and built environments with experienced engineers and consultants.

You’ll contribute to investigations, data analysis, testing, and reporting while developing practical technical and consulting skills for a career in engineering consulting.

Qualifications

• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2030.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in pursuing PE credentials is a plus.
• Curious, analytical, and eager to solve complex problems in practical settings.
• Strong communication skills, including listening, writing, presenting, and explaining technical ideas clearly.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on failure investigations and learn how engineers evaluate what happened and how it can be explained clearly.
• Compare real-world conditions with original designs, drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Assist with field inspections, site visits, laboratory testing, and other investigative activities.
• Perform engineering calculations, research technical issues, and analyze data to help solve complex problems.
• Review, organize, and summarize project documents, technical records, photos, test results, and other relevant information.
• Help draft clear, well-supported report sections that explain technical findings in a way clients can understand.
• Contribute to visuals, exhibits, and demonstratives that help tell the story of a technical issue or investigation.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Curious

Learn quickly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Science/Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Secretariat Intl in Chicago offers an Intern, Engineering Sciences position for Summer 2027. You’ll work on real client projects, learning across energy, machinery, and built environments with experienced engineers and consultants.

You’ll contribute to investigations, data analysis, testing, and reporting while developing practical technical and consulting skills for a career in engineering consulting.