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TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering? Are you interested in infrastructure projects in the Water Sector? TYLin is looking for an intern to join our Chicago office for the Summer of 2027.As an Electrical Engineering Designer Intern supporting the Water Solutions Team, you'll gain the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse projects. You will assist with a variety of electrical projects in the areas of water, wastewater, and infrastructure electrical systems. This internship is your chance to be part of a collaborative community where you can expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills through hands-on, meaningful work.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You Will Do
- Produce electrical contract drawings and specifications for various projects
- Assist with project monitoring and scheduling
- Perform calculations and analysis
- Collaborate with other engineers, drafters, and support staff
- Attend site visits or inspections
- Collaborate on a variety of project types, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining high-quality standards
What You Bring to the Team (Competencies)
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear documentation and interacting professionally with clients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also able to effectively collaborate in a team environment
- Strong commitment to integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical, fair, and responsible behavior
- Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring new skills and driving improvements
Your Education and Experience
- Currently in a BS or MS degree program with a focus in Electrical Engineering
- Practical knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and components.
- Ability to read electrical on-line diagrams
- Computer modeling for Power Studies and Arc Flash Analysis
- Proficiency in MATLAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and computational fluid dynamic modeling are a plus
Additional Information
At TYLin, we strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers you to make an impact. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of this commitment, we offer a base compensation range of $20 to $30 per hour. We recognize that each candidate has a unique set of skills, experience, education, and competencies, which will be reflected in our offer.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering? Are you interested in infrastructure projects in the Water Sector? TYLin is looking for an intern to join our Chicago office for the Summer of 2027.As an Electrical Engineering Designer Intern supporting the Water Solutions Team, you'll gain the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse projects. You will assist with a variety of electrical projects in the areas of water, wastewater, and infrastructure electrical systems. This internship is your chance to be part of a collaborative community where you can expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills through hands-on, meaningful work.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You Will Do
- Produce electrical contract drawings and specifications for various projects
- Assist with project monitoring and scheduling
- Perform calculations and analysis
- Collaborate with other engineers, drafters, and support staff
- Attend site visits or inspections
- Collaborate on a variety of project types, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining high-quality standards
What You Bring to the Team (Competencies)
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear documentation and interacting professionally with clients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also able to effectively collaborate in a team environment
- Strong commitment to integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical, fair, and responsible behavior
- Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring new skills and driving improvements
Your Education and Experience
- Currently in a BS or MS degree program with a focus in Electrical Engineering
- Practical knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and components.
- Ability to read electrical on-line diagrams
- Computer modeling for Power Studies and Arc Flash Analysis
- Proficiency in MATLAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and computational fluid dynamic modeling are a plus
Additional Information
At TYLin, we strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers you to make an impact. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of this commitment, we offer a base compensation range of $20 to $30 per hour. We recognize that each candidate has a unique set of skills, experience, education, and competencies, which will be reflected in our offer.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
Tips for Your Marketing Designer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers, agencies, consumer brands, and in-house marketing teams, recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts months before the internship starts. Smaller studios and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single window.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Intern hiring teams want to see finished work, not just a list of classes. Collect two or three projects that show your process from brief to final asset, name the tools you used, and host everything in a shareable portfolio. A linked case study does more for a marketing designer application than a full page of bullet points.
Work your campus network and apply directly
Career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, they don't always recruit on campus, so combining both channels widens the pool you can actually reach.
Practice your portfolio walkthrough out loud
Marketing designer intern screens typically include a portfolio review or design exercise where you explain your creative decisions in real time. Practice walking through a project aloud, describing why you chose a layout, color system, or typography, because interviewers weigh your reasoning as much as the finished visual.
Marketing Designer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a marketing designer internship?
Lead with your portfolio, not your work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level and want to see what you can actually make. Document two or three personal or coursework projects that show your design process and finished assets. Apply directly through company career pages and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet face to face.
Can a marketing designer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is the quality of your work on real assignments, available headcount on the team, and whether you understand the return-offer timeline before your internship ends. Treat every project as a sample of your full-time output and ask your manager early what a strong performance looks like.
When should I apply for marketing designer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, agencies, tech companies, and consumer brands, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before January. Smaller studios and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push.
Are marketing designer internships paid?
Most professional marketing designer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist but are far less common at established companies, and many states have wage laws that apply to interns performing substantive work.
What should a marketing designer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete projects that name the tools you used, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, or whichever software fits your work, and link to a portfolio where recruiters can see the finished pieces. Add relevant coursework beneath your projects, keep everything to one page, and skip anything that doesn't show design thinking or execution.
Can international students get marketing designer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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