College Internship / Co-Op – St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL
ABNA is seeking highly motivated individuals for our 2025 Summer Internship Program located in our St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL locations.
ABNA is a full-service engineering firm, with 60+ team members committed to exposing students to all facets of the world of Engineering Design, Land Surveying, and Construction. Our internship program provides involvement with real-time projects, while providing hands-on experience granting students a competitive edge.
Number of hires for this role: Five (5)
Program Objective:
Over the course of our 10–12-week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:
• One of the greatest take-a-ways of this internship is the opportunity to learn. Gaining the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation, Survey, Construction Services, and Business Operations.
• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study, on real-life projects, to find solutions to design and construction challenges.
• Participate in discussions and engage in leadership development that will help you tackle industry issues and situations.
• Experience our company culture up close by touring our facilities and participating in the end of summer company-wide staff presentation.
• Build a lasting professional network through engaging activities in the Architectural/Engineering (A/E) industry.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Previous internships or work experience.
• Involvement with student / civic organizations
• Passion for the A/E Industry, interest, and enthusiasm for a career with ABNA.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is an in-person, seasonal, full-time position. Days and hours of work are determined by need, however, generally practice is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Physical Demands:
Candidates must have the ability sit or stand extended periods of time, depending on assigned department, lift 5-20 pounds, open filing cabinets and bend, stand, walk, reach, or climb stairs as necessary both in the office and at offsite locations.
Location: St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL
Salary Range: Competitive & Commensurate with Experience
Basic Qualifications (Required / Skill /Experience):
• All positions are expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.
• The candidate shall also be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have student/work Authorization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, professional demeanor, and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to multi-task, demonstrated ability handle a variety of projects with competing priority.
ABNA has provided engineering services to the greater Chicago area for over 12 years. Its principals are former IDOT Engineers and have more than 40 years of combined experience. ABNA is certified as an M/DBE with the City of Chicago, IDOT, St. Louis Airport Authority, METRO-St. Louis and MoDOT. ABNA was honored for two years as one of the Top 100 fastest growing Urban Companies in America by INC. Magazine (2005-2006).
We are licensed in the states of Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Indiana, Michigan, Kansas, Kentucky and Iowa, to offer engineering and land surveying services. With over 60 employees and offices in Chicago, St. Louis and Southern Illinois, ABNA provides engineering services for civil and structural engineering design, construction management and GIS/Planning.
ABNA has supported large projects by supplying construction managers and field personnel as resident engineers on previous projects ABNA provides Structural and Civil Engineering Design Services for industrial, educational, healthcare and commercial projects. We also provide expertise for civil facilities such as transportation infrastructure, sewer systems and other public utilities. Additionally, ABNA provides Surveying, Construction Management, and GIS/Planning Services for major public works projects.
ABNA operates on the premise that communication is the key to successful delivery of any project we undertake. Our client’s input is valued and welcomed; likewise, we will be diligent in offering ideas, processes and confirming decisions to our clients on a regular basis.
ABNA has a proud history of exceeding client expectations and it is our goal to position ourselves as a one-stop source for your engineering planning, surveying, design and construction service needs.