Intern Construction Field Inspection
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join us at the intersection of
INGENUITY& INCLUSION
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI)is looking to Hire anIntern - Construction Field Inspection(2026 Summer Internship Program)!We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity Excellence and Ingenuity!
As a valued Intern at IEI you will participate in an eight-week program to gain hands-on experience in a rotation format working between Field Inspection/Observation Office Engineering and Administrative Coordination as well as under the supervision of our leading professionals. This internship will provide you with exposure to real projects and the opportunity to work alongside senior staff and build you skills ask questions and benefit from their extensive knowledge. Join our IEI Team and make an impact in shaping the future!
What Youll Do
INGENUITY& INCLUSION
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI)is looking to Hire anIntern - Construction Field Inspection(2026 Summer Internship Program)!We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity Excellence and Ingenuity!
As a valued Intern at IEI you will participate in an eight-week program to gain hands-on experience in a rotation format working between Field Inspection/Observation Office Engineering and Administrative Coordination as well as under the supervision of our leading professionals. This internship will provide you with exposure to real projects and the opportunity to work alongside senior staff and build you skills ask questions and benefit from their extensive knowledge. Join our IEI Team and make an impact in shaping the future!
What Youll Do
- Our interns work full time Monday - Friday during all 8 weeks of the Internship (June 15 - August 7 2026)
- Must be available to work 5-days Onsite
- Being a part of the internship program gives you early access to our full-time post-graduation opportunities
- Under the supervision of Senior Construction staff:
- Gain experience existing drawings
- Attend design staff meetings
- Create basic Excel tables
- Organization management - scan and file projects
- Transfer markups to Adobe pdf
- Review existing conditions and existing site photo
- Assist the Project Managers Rail Coordinator and/or Project Engineers in reviewing complaints and resolving problems
- Visit Project Site with Senior Staff
- Perform compilation of data and assist in converting the compiled data into plans
- Learn to estimate materials cost
- Learn to interpret technical documents
- Develop knowledge of engineering standards as well as state and local regulations
- The IEI Internship program offers exposure to a blend of field and office knowledge
To Be Successful
- You will bring your A-game every day and come ready to apply what youve learned in school to real life projects and business practices! To join IEIs team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree at an accredited Civil Engineering Construction Management or closely related Undergraduate Program
- You must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship for the internship and/or future employment
- Demonstrated interest in infrastructure or related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to IEIs work and projects
- Capable to communicate and interact effectively and successfully with project managers project engineers and other staff
- Demonstrate strong verbally and written skills using proper spelling grammar and punctuation
- Enjoys working in a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Must a be self-starter reliable self-motivated inquisitive and thrive on figuring things out
- Demonstrate leadership skills and take initiative
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) MS Teams and navigating the Internet
Learning Objectives
- Develop basic competency / awareness of industry standards
- Acquire real world written and verbal communication and become comfortable talking to clients and co-workers
- Knowledge of structure of weekly meetings
- Develop knowledge of client expectations (needs and wants of clients)
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree at an accredited Civil Engineering Construction Management or closely related Undergraduate Program
- Good problem-solving and analytical ability
- Good organizational skills and attention to details
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus a plus
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally stoop kneel crouch or climb a ladder/stepstool. The employee may lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards; and requires the ability to walk short distances and occasionally requires lifting and caring smaller parcel packages and other items while walking short distances. May occasionally require work outdoors while visiting project sites in various weather conditions possibly for an extended period depending on the assignment type. May encounter uneven/unlevel ground loud/noisy construction equipment while visiting an active construction worksite. Requires wearing PPE while on worksite.
IEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
We’re civil engineers – a diverse and experienced team excited by project challenges that tap into our passion for solving problems.
