Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (Chicago Office)

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60606, Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
22-24 Hourly
Internship
Professional Services • Transportation • Consulting
The Role
Engineering intern supporting civil, structural, and construction projects involving roadways, utilities, sewers, and bridges. Performs basic design and modeling, data research, engineering calculations, technical analysis, reporting, plan and specification preparation, and construction management support. Collaborates with project engineers, meets deadlines, reports project progress, and helps ensure quality deliverables. The role requires occasional outdoor work and completion of job-related education and training.
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POSITION GOAL:

The Engineer Intern will perform basic engineering duties associated with the construction, structural, or civil engineering projects for DB Sterlin. This individual will support all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, sewers, and bridges, prepare schematics and models, and perform analysis and engineering calculations. Additionally, this role will support the development of plans, specifications, and estimates, as well as the preparation of technical engineering reports and the performance of construction management for various projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform basic fundamental design and modeling tasks 

  • Participate in data research, collection, and compilation efforts.

  • Analyze and correlate scientific and engineering data and recognize discrepancies in results using a series of related detailed steps or processes.

  • Assist in the preparation of reports, studies, and technical memoranda.

  • Adhere to project deadlines and keep the Supervisor informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments.

  • Responsible for reporting on projects to ensure a quality product is produced in accordance with the schedule.

  • Perform all other duties as assigned. 

COMPETENCIES:

  • Self-motivated with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to think outside of the box

  • Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic

  • Ability to work well in a team environment

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:  A minimum of 2 years of college, preferably from a school with an accredited engineering program

Licensure: N/A 

Job Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Report to: Project Engineer – Team Lead

Experience: Basic engineering skills

Communication Skills: Basic engineering skills

Technical Skills: Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite required or related database software preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb, or balance, talk or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or control. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Environment: A general office environment that may require periods of sitting at a computer. The environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature, lighting, and noise level. Due to the collaborative nature of this position and accessibility for in-house meetings, it is important that the work may need to be performed in the office and during normal business hours.  Occasional outdoor work may also be required throughout the year. 

Continuing Education: Complete state-required competency. Attend job-related seminars and workshops.

Pay Range: $22 - $24 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of two years of college, preferably in an accredited engineering program
  • Basic engineering skills
  • Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, balance, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers; lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally
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The Company
128 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. is a minority-owned firm consisting of highly qualified engineers, architects, planners, and surveyors. Specializing in architecture/engineering, construction management, program management, and land surveying, the company provides expert consulting services for infrastructure systems. Their diverse clientele includes state and local governmental agencies, developers, consulting engineering firms, and construction management contractors, delivering customized engineering solutions for enduring results.

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