Engineering Intern

J.

A. Watts, LLC (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.

Our summer internship program provides a real, hands‑on experience of working at J.A. Watts. You will have the opportunity to gain experience on projects, learn from peers, receive ongoing professional development and contribute to the Engineering and Construction industry. Our program provides a challenging, real‑world experience by assisting on all aspects of the assigned project(s), including but not limited to design, planning, construction, and working with clients.

Each intern is paired with a mentor, who will provide training, answer questions, and be a resource throughout the entire internship.

• Support project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy
• Contribute to and collaborate with team members on project designs and deliverables
• Assist with project documents, plans, and proposals
• Support team members at project sites
• Provide feedback on process and system improvement
• Perform other duties as required/directed

• Make an impact on actual business projects
• Get training and career coaching from mentor and teammates
• Tour project site(s)
• Shadow current full‑time employees
• Appreciation event
• Internship presentation to staff

• Duration: start and end dates based on school schedule
• Location:
  
  Various project site locations in Northwest Illinois
• Compensation:
  Paid
• Work schedule:
  
  an average of 40 hours per week (sometimes more, depending on the project)
• We do not provide housing assistance
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor's program studying Engineering
• Ability to drive for work and adhere to roadway laws and project driving regulations
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, work and communicate effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines
• AutoCAD, Micro Station, and MS Office suite preferred experience. Experience with project management software is a plus
• Previous Intern role(s) a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.