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Collins Engineers, Inc. ยท 6 days ago

Engineering Internship - CDOT

positionChicago, IL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Collins Engineers, Inc. offers a Summer 2026 Structural Engineering Internship that provides university students with hands-on experience in the transportation industry, focusing on bridge engineering. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers on impactful local transportation projects, receiving mentorship and training.

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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

Bridge engineeringCAD draftingData collectionResearch skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Current university student
Interest in structural engineering and transportation industry
Ability to work in an office setting
Willingness to collaborate across disciplines
Strong communication skills
Ability to perform calculations and CAD drafting
Organizational skills for managing design files
Ability to develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
Research skills for project assistance
Ability to perform clerical tasks as assigned
Willingness to assist in bridge inspections
Ability to work independently under the guidance of a Project Engineer

Company

Collins Engineers, Inc.

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Collins Engineers is a civil engineering company that provides structural and civil engineering services.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://collinsengr.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Colleen Thompson
Project Engineer, CDOT Project Coordination Office
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Kelly Samara, P.E.
Program Manager, CDOT Project Coordination Office (PCO)
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