Collins Engineers, Inc. ยท 5 days ago
Structural Engineering Internship
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $26/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCollins Engineers, Inc. offers a Summer 2026 Structural Engineering Internship for motivated university students to gain hands-on experience in the transportation industry, particularly in bridge engineering. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers on local transportation projects, receiving mentorship and training throughout the summer.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Train with experienced bridge engineers while participating in meaningful, real-world assignments in an office setting
Collaborate across disciplines, gaining exposure to diverse engineering practices and cross-functional teams
Build valuable professional connections that can support your long-term career growth
Receive dedicated mentorship, with an experienced manager overseeing your training, assignments, and professional development, while providing continuous real-time feedback
Collect and assimilate data
Perform calculations and computer aid design (CAD) drafting of project elements
Organize design files
Develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
Conduct research as necessary for projects
Perform clerical tasks as assigned
Assist in bridge inspections
Work independently under the guidance of a Project Engineer
Qualification
Required
Current university student
Interest in transportation industry and bridge engineering
Ability to work in an office setting
Willingness to collaborate across disciplines
Desire to build professional connections
Ability to receive mentorship and feedback
Ability to collect and assimilate data
Ability to perform calculations and CAD drafting
Ability to organize design files
Ability to develop task deliverables
Ability to conduct research for projects
Ability to perform clerical tasks
Ability to assist in bridge inspections
Ability to work independently under guidance
Benefits
Opportunities to work on a variety of transportation projects including state and local transportation agencies
Real-world experience working in an engineering office with some field work
Meaningful on-the-job training from experienced engineers
Hands-on work assignments and/or research for various client projects
Company
Collins Engineers, Inc.
Collins Engineers is a civil engineering company that provides structural and civil engineering services.
Founded in 1979
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Colleen Thompson
Project Engineer, CDOT Project Coordination Office
Kelly Samara, P.E.
Program Manager, CDOT Project Coordination Office (PCO)
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