Summer 2025 Capital Construction Intern - Military Veterans

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today's technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.

Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.

In this role within the Capital Construction department's Capital Construction unit, interns will:

• Monitor progress of construction schedule and relevant key items.
• Assist with uploading reports to eBuilder to ensure compliance with quality guidelines.
• Review and provide feedback on process plans, budgets, and schedules.

• Preferred Major(s): Engineering, Construction
• Preferred Level of Education: College first-year and above
• Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university

• The demands associated with the normal office environment
• Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
• Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs

• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Good project management skills.
• Knowledgeable in construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledgeable in engineering mathematics.