Summer 2025 Construction Project Engineer Internship- STRUCTURAL Chicago

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets.  STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

About the Role:

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding construction internship opportunity with a dynamic, diversified and innovative company, a STRUCTURAL Project Engineer Internship may be for you! Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy. With an emphasis on in-field learning and development, our Project Engineer Interns will assist in:

• Scheduling and production rate tracking
• Estimating
• Budget preparation and project cost control
• Safety management
• Quality control
• Business development and client relations
• Field resource management

Our ideal Project Engineer Intern candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team-based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused!

About the Team:

STRUCTURAL Chicago's office is located in Schiller Park, IL and is primarily an in-office position.   This branch It primarily serves projects across the Midwest, with some opportunities for international work. Project Engineers can expect to spend 40%-80% of their time in the role on out-of-town jobs. STRUCTURAL Chicago has a diverse portfolio of markets, including industrial and power projects.  For more information on STRUCTURAL Chicago please review their website and social media.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree- preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study.
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Reliable transportation from the office to jobsites.

Benefits:

• PECD Program providing exposure into various areas of construction project management.
• Hands-on mentorship.
• Internal career flexibility.
• Hourly pay rate $20 to $25 dependent on education and experience 
• Cell-phone reimbursement
• 401(k) eligible upon hire.

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.