Internship Program - Chicago Region 2026 - 2027

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
21-24 Hourly
Internship
Professional Services • Transportation • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Interns gain hands-on experience in project engineering, field management, estimating, preconstruction, and jobsite operations. Responsibilities include assisting project managers and field supervisors, estimating change orders, coordinating subcontractors, scheduling contracts and materials, maintaining documents, supporting safety management, attending meetings, and preparing RFIs and submittals. The program is designed to develop interns for full-time construction careers after graduation and may involve travel or relocation.
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OVERVIEW


We are currently seeking Interns for our Chicagoland Region.


Our internship program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. Our program allows you to travel across the United States and through operational divisions to gain hands-on experience in project engineering and field management. We carefully match you with positions related to your academic and career goals, setting you up for the right career path after graduation. Our interns work on jobsites or in the office helping with pursuits in our estimating and preconstruction departments.


RESPONSIBILITIES


Interns will learn about multiple career paths in our company, and will be trained to become a full-time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities include:

  • Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination
  • Estimating cost for change orders
  • Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity
  • Scheduling of various contracts and materials
  • Document control
  • Coordination of subcontractors
  • Safety management
  • Participation in team meetings
  • Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Seeking a bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • The ability to work a 12-week work schedule is preferred
  • Specific roles may require relocation
  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $21-$24/hr.  Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, location, and business needs.

Intern Benefits Include:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid US Holidays
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].  

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to work a 12-week schedule preferred
  • Relocation may be required for specific roles
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The Company
8,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company headquartered in Chicago, providing design, build, finance, and operation services for a wide variety of projects across North America. As one of the largest contractors in the United States, it operates through its subsidiaries—Walsh Construction, Archer Western, and Walsh Canada—specializing in the building, transportation, and water sectors to deliver industry-leading infrastructure.

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