Engineering Intern

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities.

Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.

We're hiring an Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) to join County Materials in Westmont, IL.

Job Summary:

The Engineering Intern supports the engineering team with technical and administrative tasks while gaining hands-on experience in real-world engineering projects.

This role is designed for a student or recent graduate pursuing an engineering degree who is eager to develop skills in engineering analysis, CAD design, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:


* Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and design support under the supervision of a licensed Engineer.


* Create, update, and organize engineering documentation (technical reports, calculations, design files, and project notes).


* Support drafting and modeling tasks using CAD/BIM software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit), as applicable.


* Participate in engineering and project meetings, documenting action items, key decisions, and follow-ups.


* Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Field teams) to gather requirements and resolve issues.


* Perform data collection, basic data analysis, and visualization using tools such as Excel and dashboards.


* Follow engineering safety standards, quality procedures, and document control protocols; escalate concerns as needed.


* Complete a final internship presentation or report summarizing project contributions and lessons learned.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:


* Integrity & Organizational Awareness


* Customer First Focus


* Results Driven Orientation


* Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration


* Problem Solving & Decision Making


* Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:


* Design & Innovation


* Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving


* Project Management


* Professional Skills


* Sales & Business Development

Experience & Qualifications:


* Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related STEM field).


* Basic understanding of engineering principles, design processes, and technical problem-solving.


* Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and seek clarification when needed.


* Strong attention to detail with the ability to document engineering work clearly and accurately.


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar tools.


* Effective writ...