About the posting
“Wight & Company is currently looking for Summer Interns to work in our Electrical Engineering group in our Darien office.”
Read the full posting on Wight &'s site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
Wight & does not list pay for this role. 71 percent of engineering (not software) postings in Illinois do; their median is $113,850.
How long it has been open
Posted Sep 1, 2026, 52 days ago, and seen on Wight &'s careers page today.
At 52 days old, it is under the 60-day median.
Wight & at a glance
Wight & has 17 open postings that we can see, 6 in engineering (not software); 88 percent list pay.
The application
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Seniority
Level: entry.
Place and cost of living
On site in Illinois; prices in IL run 0 percent below the US average.
The engineering (not software) market in Illinois
80 engineering (not software) postings in Illinois are open right now, from 32 employers.
Half of them have been open 60 days or less.
From Wight &'s posting
This is Wight &'s own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on Wight &'s site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.
Wight & Company is currently looking for Summer Interns to work in our Electrical Engineering group in our Darien office. Engineering interns have opportunities to work with the engineering teams on projects and to also collaborate with Wight’s architects and construction managers.
Wight & Company has one of the most robust Summer Intern programs in the industry! Engineering interns have numerous opportunities to network with professionals and interns from all the various departments. The relationships forged during an internship can last the duration of a career!
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Junior and Senior Engineers to develop creative solutions to challenges in the design processes
- Expand upon existing technical and computer skills to aid with day-to-day activities
- Attend team and client meetings in-house and on-site
- Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relations
- Provide meaningful contributions to project advancement and completion
Requirements
- Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong communication skills
- Good organization and computer skills
- Revit building information modelling experience preferred
- Openness to learn and have fun
Salary Range: $20 - $25/hr. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.
Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.
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