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Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) · 4 months ago

Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 (May-August)

Aurora, Aurora, IL, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will provide technical support to engineers, assist with structural engineering work, and complete a mandatory research project throughout the internship.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Site visits to perform inspections of existing structures

Dimensional documentation of structures and understanding of existing structural systems

Condition assessment or damage documentation of damaged or other existing structures

Reviewing literature, drawings, reports, or other documentation related to project work

Preparing AutoCAD drawings detailing proposed repairs or retrofits to existing structures

Using analysis software such as SAP2000 to perform structural analysis

Using programs such as MathCAD or Excel to organize and present calculations and data

Preparing technical reports to convey the results of analyses or inspections

Qualification

AutoCADSAP2000Structural analysisExcelTechnical report writingMechanical aptitudeVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Provide technical support and assist Engineers with structural engineering work

Under the direction of an Engineer, this position will include the documentation of damaged or other existing structures, structural analysis to design repairs for these structures, and reports and drawings to convey the results of these analyses

Assists in the application of scientific principles, engineering methods, and techniques to a variety of projects

The mandatory research project must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort (housing not included)

The research topic shall be mutually agreed upon between the intern and supervisor

Site visits to perform inspections of existing structures

Dimensional documentation of structures and understanding of existing structural systems

Condition assessment or damage documentation of damaged or other existing structures

Reviewing literature, drawings, reports, or other documentation related to project work

Preparing AutoCAD drawings detailing proposed repairs or retrofits to existing structures

Using analysis software such as SAP2000 to perform structural analysis

Using programs such as MathCAD or Excel to organize and present calculations and data

Preparing technical reports to convey the results of analyses or inspections

Internships with ESi are expected to be full-time, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday (Business hours are from 8 am-5 pm)

If you are participating in our co-op program – we require that you are taking no more than 2 classes during your employment with ESi and are able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Verbal and Written Communication

Intermediate skills with CAD and office productivity software

Strong Mechanical Aptitude

AutoCAD, SAP2000, Excel, Word

Completed 3 years of college in Civil engineering or Physics/Science program

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Must be able to travel for trips of three days in length

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, crawl, climb and lift up to 50 lbs

Work may occasionally need to be performed at various heights, out of doors in varied climate extremes

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

This position includes work in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, industrial, construction, and outdoors

Noise levels, temperature, and weather conditions will vary according to the work environment

When appropriate employees will be required to use suitable PPE

Preferred

3.00 GPA or higher, preferred

Any experience performing field investigations, structural inspections, structural analysis, structural design, technical report writing, and preparation is preferred