Intern, Engineering Sciences (Summer 2027)

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From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat is a consulting firm that helps companies law firms and organizations solve complex business problemsoften when there is a dispute investigation major project challenge or high-stakes decision involved. At Secretariat youll work on some of the most important legal risk and regulatory challenges facing businesses around the world.

From your first day youll be part of a fast-growing team of smart curious and driven people who enjoy solving complex problems. Youll learn by working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to projects for leading law firms global companies and major institutions.

Our teams collaborate across offices and disciplines bringing energy fresh thinking and commitment to every client challenge. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience mentorship professional development recognition and a culture that values diverse perspectives.

Start your career where your work matters. Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT OUR ENGINEERING SCIENCES TEAM

As part of our growing Global Engineering Sciences team youll apply what youre learning in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges across industries such as energy chemicals machinery automotive consumer products electronics medical devices and the built environment. You may help investigate why products systems or structures fail support testing and analysis and contribute to projects involving buildings bridges industrial facilities and other structures that shape the world around us.

Youll work alongside experienced engineers scientists and consultants to learn how engineering is used to solve complex questions related to performance safety reliability and design. This is a great fit for students who are curious analytical and excited to build practical technical and consulting skills.

Secretariat is a fast-growing international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in 20 cities worldwide. For students and early-career professionals we offer meaningful work from day one mentorship from leading experts and the chance to build valuable technical consulting and problem-solving skills.

Please note - this role will be tied to Chicago but performed in Peoria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role youll build practical engineering analytical and consulting skills by supporting real client projects from investigation through reporting. Youll work with experienced professionals who will help you learn how to break down complex technical questions analyze information and communicate your findings clearly.

• Support hands-on failure investigations and learn how engineers evaluate what happened why it happened and how it can be explained clearly.
• Compare real-world conditions with original designs drawings specifications and project documents.
• Assist with field inspections site visits laboratory testing and other investigative activities.
• Perform engineering calculations research technical issues and analyze data to help solve complex problems.
• Review organize and summarize project documents technical records photos test results and other relevant information.
• Help draft clear well-supported report sections that explain technical findings in a way clients can understand.
• Contribute to visuals exhibits and demonstratives that help tell the story of a technical issue or investigation.
• Analyze technical reports prepared by others and help develop supporting concurring or rebuttal perspectives.
• Participate in team and client communications gaining exposure to consulting work across different industries and time zones.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues peers and clients while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Use curiosity attention to detail and strong analytical thinking to help the team meet project milestones and deliver high-quality work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Building Science/Architectural Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree candidates are also encouraged to apply.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2030.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in pursuing PE credentials is a plus.
• Curious analytical and eager to solve complex problems in practical real-world settings.
• Strong communication skills including listening writing presenting and explaining technical ideas clearly.
• Able to learn quickly think creatively manage competing priorities and ask thoughtful questions when guidance is needed.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-growing consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Additional language skills are a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion pride and performance. Passion for the clients we serve the work we deliver and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

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