Summer Structural Design Intern - Bridges & Civil Projects

Ardmore Roderick; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Part-Time PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ardmore Roderick in Chicago, IL is seeking a Summer 2026 Structural Design Intern to join its civil structures team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting project tasks for transportation-based infrastructure and learn basic design principles under experienced engineers.

This internship located in Chicago may be hybrid depending on client needs; the role requires pursuing a four-year civil engineering degree and familiarity with MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Interest in transportation-based structural design projects (bridges, walls).
• Familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team player.
• Good to great organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ardmore Roderick civil engineering structures team on various tasks for assigned projects.
• Learn basic principles of civil engineering in structural design projects for our clients.
• Assist with project research and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing a four-year degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Ardmore Roderick in Chicago, IL is seeking a Summer 2026 Structural Design Intern to join its civil structures team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting project tasks for transportation-based infrastructure and learn basic design principles under experienced engineers.

This internship located in Chicago may be hybrid depending on client needs; the role requires pursuing a four-year civil engineering degree and familiarity with MicroStation or AutoCAD.