Transportation & Infrastructure Intern (Design Focused) - Summer 2027

wight; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wight & Company is seeking a Civil Engineering intern to contribute to roadway design calculations under supervision and assist in plans, estimates, site investigations, and client presentations. You will gain hands-on experience in transportation and infrastructure projects in Illinois.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and applying engineering skills in a real-world setting, with a pay range of $20–$25 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in Transportation & Infrastructure.
• Strong communications skills.
• Good organization and computer skills.
• Past design and/or delivery work experience a plus.
• Openness to learn and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway design calculations under the direction of supervising engineers
• Assist in preparation of plans and cost estimates
• Organize and perform site investigations
• Investigate traffic patterns and problems
• Assist in presenting to clients

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Education

Civil Engineering student (B.S. or M.S.)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Then consider joining Wight & Co. We're a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we're looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform roadway design calculations under the direction of supervising engineers
• Assist in preparation of plans and cost estimates
• Organize and perform site investigations
• Investigate traffic patterns and problems
• Assist in presenting to clients

Requirements:

• Current student pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering
• Interest in Transportation & Infrastructure
• Strong communications skills
• Good organization and computer skills
• Past design and/or delivery work experience a plus
• Openness to learn and have fun

Salary Range: $20 - $25/hr. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans.

If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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