Construction Engineering Intern

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets. Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems! Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do : Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Construction Intern to join our Lisle, IL team for the Summer of 2025. This role will be responsible for assisting project engineers and project managers with design and administrative tasks as well as help with a variety of projects encompassing several different aspects of civil engineering. Our transportation specialists, located in offices across the nation, are unparalleled in the knowledge of the movement of freight and people, and unmatched in technical and managerial services. We provide full-scale professional services to both public and private sector transportation clients. Our Engineering Co-ops will work within our highway, structural, rail and construction divisions. This role with offer the ability to actively interact with our teams as we work develop plans, designs and construct for our clients in various disciplines including states and municipalities, freight railroad, passenger rail and transit, airports and air carriers, and federal government projects. Assist in Inspection of contract pay items. Assist in Material Inspection of contract pay items. Provide daily diary information. Measure and document contract pay items. Attend meetings. Gain exposure to design process, from concept to construction. Individual is flexible and may work with numerous project teams to help in project completion. Maintain neat and orderly work area that will allow access to project information to other team members. Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. Assignments of increasing difficulty will be submitted as proficiency is increased. Qualifications What you bring to our firm : Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school. Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. What we prefer you bring to our team : Special interest in construction engineering Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; asks questions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically. Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Featured Benefits : 401(k) company match Work Environment : The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (construction equipment, jack hammers, etc). While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move 10-25 pounds. No experience required. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal / civil background check, and motor vehicle records search. For individuals assigned and / or hired to work in California, Colorado, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, Illinois, or NY City, Gannett Fleming TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Illinois and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate is $19.00 - $25.00 per hour. TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

Salary : $19 - $25