Summer 2026

Transportation and Infrastructure Intern

Design Focused

Posted on 10/7/2025

Wight & Company

Wight & Company

201-500 employees

Integrated architecture, engineering, and construction services

Compensation Overview

$20 - $25/hr

Burr Ridge, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Current student pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering
  • Interest in Transportation & Infrastructure
  • Strong communications skills
  • Good organization and computer skills
  • Past design and/or delivery work experience a plus
  • Openness to learn and have fun
Responsibilities
  • Perform roadway design calculations under the direction of supervising engineers
  • Assist in preparation of plans and cost estimates
  • Organize and perform site investigations
  • Investigate traffic patterns and problems
  • Assist in presenting to clients
Desired Qualifications
  • Past design and/or delivery work experience a plus

Wight & Company provides integrated design and delivery services by combining architecture, engineering, and construction under one roof. Its Design Led-Design Build approach brings design, engineering, and construction teams together early to streamline projects, supported by architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, MEP, structural, civil, and environmental engineering, plus construction management and general contracting. The firm differentiates itself through long-running, family-led leadership, a strong sustainability track record with LEED-certified projects, and commitments like AIA 2030 and SE 2050 to cut energy use and embodied carbon. Its goal is to deliver efficient, sustainable projects for public and private clients—moving toward net-zero buildings and lower environmental impact.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AIA 2030 and SE 2050 signatory status captures net-zero mandates.
  • JOC expertise aligns with public sector procurement expansion.
  • Design-Build mainstream adoption expands total addressable market.

What critics are saying

  • HKS undercuts Illinois school bids with 15-20% lower prices.
  • DLR Group seizes DuPage JOCs using AI scheduling by 2027.
  • HB 4021 disqualifies Wight from public bids starting July 2026.

What makes Wight & Company unique

  • Pioneered Design Led-Design Build model over 20 years ago.
  • First firm with Green Firm Certification from Sustainable Performance Institute in 2011.
  • Designed nation's first LEED-certified building and Illinois' first LEED school.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

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