Job Description

Overview

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products and is hiring an Engineering Intern in Westmont, IL. This role supports the engineering team with technical and administrative tasks while providing hands-on experience in engineering projects for students or recent graduates pursuing an engineering degree.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and design support under supervision.
  • Create, update, and organize engineering documentation.
  • Support drafting and modeling tasks using CAD/BIM software.
  • Participate in engineering and project meetings, documenting action items and decisions.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and resolve issues.
  • Perform data collection, basic data analysis, and visualization.
  • Follow engineering safety standards and quality procedures.
  • Complete a final internship presentation or report summarizing contributions.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
  • Basic understanding of engineering principles and design processes.
  • Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail in documenting engineering work.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience in relevant fields.
  • Experience with CAD/BIM or engineering modeling tools.
  • Familiarity with engineering analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of industry codes and technical documentation practices.
  • Progress toward FE/EIT certification where applicable.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Work is typically performed indoors in an office but could include a plant environment.
  • Exposure may include noise, weather, machinery, and chemicals.
  • Minimal travel required, 0% overnight travel.
  • Typical work hours are 7am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Westmont, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 242 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Westmont, IL

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