2025-2026 Yearlong Structural Engineering Intern
2025-2026 Yearlong Structural Engineering Intern
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Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and yearlong internships that provide students with valuable work experience professional development and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills knowledge and experience needed to perform in todays technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are projectbased; therefore the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are parttime (15 hours a week) during the school year and fulltime (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Chief Engineer departments Structural unit interns will:
- Assist engineers with structural design and drafting.
- Inspect existing structures for projects in construction.
- Ensure projects are within budget and scheduled.
Primary work location for this role:
Educational Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering
- Preferred Level of Education: College sophomore and above
- Required enrollment status: Fulltime(as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Physical Requirements:
- The demands associated with the normal office environment
- Must be able to comply with office policy to work onsite twice per week
- Light physical activity including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Good project management skills.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
