{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8b43b3a46fa5208118656c83","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8b43b3a46fa5208118656c83","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8b43b3a46fa5208118656c83","title":"Structural Engineering Intern","description":"Calling all undergrad civil engineering students!\n\nCollins is offering an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural design and inspections. Our Chicago, IL office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Internship position for Summer 2027. This position will be a combination of office and time in the field. You will be able to get hands-on experience collaborating on bridge inspections, bridge design and load rating, and working on other various tasks with our seasoned engineers. You will get the opportunity to be paired with professional licensed engineers to learn about different aspects of structural engineering.\n\nWho we are:\n\nCollins Engineer, Inc., provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. We pride ourselves in fostering collaboration and an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number.\n\nTypical Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nAssists engineering teams in various tasks and duties.\nAssists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.\nAssists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.\nAssists inspection team leaders with the preparation of inspection reports and supporting field work as assigned.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nClick HERE to see the variety of benefits Collins has to offer.\n\nWhat are we looking for:\n\nJunior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.\nPrevious software experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Blue Beam, or Civil 3D is a plus.\nPrevious software experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF or other PDF editing software is a plus.\nA valid driver's license is a plus.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.\nThe employee frequently is required to talk or hear.\nThe employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.\nThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.","company":"Collins Engineers","rawCompany":"collins engineers","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-12T07:09:54.226Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"238120","title":"Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors","slug":"structural-steel-and-precast-concrete-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structural Engineering Intern","description":"Calling all undergrad civil engineering students!\n\nCollins is offering an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural design and inspections. 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