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Transportation & Infrastructure Intern (Design Focused) Summer 2027


Job Location:

Darien, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 25
Posted: 4 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 & Company. Were 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 were looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Wight & Company has one of the most robust Summer Intern programs in the industry! Design Transportation & Infrastructure interns have the opportunity to support the team on Phase I and Phase II work. There are also numerous opportunities to network with both professionals and interns from all the various departments. The relationships forged during an internship can last the duration of a career!

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 Bachelors/Masters 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 .

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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Required Experience:

Intern


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