<p>Collins 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 in an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number.</p> <p>Collins offers an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural inspections! The Chicago, IL office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. This position will provide the opportunity to work on structural projects, including bridge and ancillary inspections, and prepare and/or check structural calculations. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques. This role is a combination of office and time in the field.</p> <ul> <li>Relocation is available </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>What we're looking for:</p> <ul> <li>Junior or senior working towards a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. </li><li>Previous software experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Blue Beam, or Civil 3D is a plus. </li><li>Previous software experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF or other PDF editing software is a plus. </li><li>A valid driver's license. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</p> <ul> <li>The 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. </li><li>While 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. </li><li>The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. </li><li>The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. </li><li>The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. </li><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. </li></ul>