6 2026 summer jobs found in Chicago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking motivated engineering students with an interest in bridge structures for our Summer 2026 internship program. In this role, you will gain exposure to the production of drawings and calculations for the design of highway and rail bridge structures. The position is located downtown Chicago, close to public transportation and the Metra commuter rail stations. Applicants should include transcripts, a brief cover letter outlining your main areas of interest within civil engineering, and what skills and experiences you hope to gain through...

Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2026) Firm Overview Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client's vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking an Engineer Intern . This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces. Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your...

Engineer Intern - Electrical (Spring 2026) Firm Overview Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client's vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking an Engineer Intern . This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces. Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your skills...

Position Description At a Glance Focal Point is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our Custom Development team , playing a key role in delivering world-class luminaire designs. This position focuses on customizing existing products to meet customer specifications by leading design and engineering efforts, including prototyping and validation, ensuring compliance through regulatory testing, and collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to confirm production readiness. Additionally, the role involves setting up business systems to ensure operational efficiency and successful implementation. Reporting to the Custom Engineering Development Leader, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative lighting solutions in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. What Will You Do? Role & Responsibilities: Lead advanced custom development initiatives for highly complex technical and architectural applications. Responsibilities include...

Position Description At a Glance Focal Point has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer III - Advanced Developmen to join the Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL .This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the Focal Point's Product Architecture engineering team, developing and supporting world-class luminaire designs. This position reports to the Engineering Manager. What Will You Do? Role & Responsibilities: • Perform advanced product development for new roadmap initiatives with primary responsibilities to develop conceptual designs, define product architectures, and manage regulatory compliance and photometric testing verification • Create scalable designs that support platform development and drive simplicity through supply chain and operations • Apply advanced design processes, predictive simulation, and best practices to increase design first pass yield and reduce time to market • Analyze risks and root out issues early in the design...

The Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer leads the design, coordination, and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems across diverse building and infrastructure projects. They provide technical leadership, quality oversight, and project management support, ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and code-compliant. The Engineer collaborates with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentors junior staff, and contributes to business development efforts through technical expertise and client engagement. What you will do: Lead the design and development of plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping. Oversee fire protection system design including wet, dry, pre-action, clean agent, and specialized suppression systems. Develop medical gas designs for healthcare and laboratory facilities Perform and review advanced calculations such as hydraulic modeling, water supply analysis, and system sizing. Prepare, and review, drawings,...