Transportation & Infrastructure Intern (Field) - Summer 2027

Cagayan State University; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cagayan State University is seeking a Civil Engineering student intern to assist with field oversight, plan review, and record-keeping for construction projects. You will work under supervising engineers, attend meetings on-site, and help develop strong client relations.

The role emphasizes learning and hands-on experience in transportation and infrastructure contexts, with travel to project sites as needed. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in Transportation & Infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Good organization and computer skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to and from the assigned job site in the Chicagoland area.
• Past design or delivery work experience is a plus.
• Openness to learn and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, inspect, and monitor contractor's operations under supervising engineers.
• Review, interpret, and correct errors in plans and calculations.
• Maintain and organize construction records.
• Attend team and client meetings in house and on-site for construction projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organization and computer skills

Travel to Chicagoland area

Education

Currently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Oversee, inspect, and monitor contractor's operations under the direction of supervising engineers
• Review, interpret, and correct errors in plans and calculations
• Maintain and organize construction records
• Attend team and client meetings in house and on-site for construction projects
• Develop and maintain strong client relations

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current student pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering
• Interest in Transportation & Infrastructure
• Strong communication skills
• Good organization and computer skills
• Reliable transportation to travel to and from assigned job site in the Chicagoland area
• Past design and/or delivery work experience is a plus
• Openness to learn and have fun

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $20 - $25 per hour, based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities