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Wight & Company · 9 hours ago

Transportation & Infrastructure Intern (Field) - Summer 2026

positionDarien, Illinois, United States
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$20/hr - $25/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Wight & Company is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for its dynamic company culture. They are seeking a Transportation & Infrastructure Intern to work on-site at projects in the Chicagoland area, where the intern will oversee contractor operations, review plans, and maintain construction records.

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Responsibilities

Oversee, inspect, and monitor contractor's operations under the direction of supervising engineers
Review, interpret, and correct errors in plans and calculations
Maintain and organize construction records
Attend team and client meetings in house and on-site for construction projects
Develop and maintain strong client relations

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation & InfrastructureDesign experienceComputer skillsCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

Current student pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering
Interest in Transportation & Infrastructure
Strong communications skills
Good organization and computer skills
Reliable transportation to travel to and from assigned job site in the Chicagoland area

Preferred

Past design and/or delivery work experience a plus
Openness to learn and have fun

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)

Company

Wight & Company

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Wight & Company is an architecture & planning company offering architectural, engineering, and construction services.
dateFounded in 1939
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://wightco.com

H1B Sponsorship

Wight & Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Mark Wight
CEO
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Carol Roglin
Chief Financial Officer
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