Consulting CPT Jobs in Illinois
Consulting F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, where firms like Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey, and Boston Consulting Group maintain major offices and regularly bring on students through structured internship and co-op programs. Illinois's position as a Midwest business hub makes it one of the stronger states for consulting CPT placements.
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WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Property & Buildings Team is seeking a full-time Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Chicago, IL office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Structural Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Experience with drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit) and engineering analysis software (SAP, ETABS, RISA).
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Property & Buildings Team is seeking a full-time Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Chicago, IL office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Structural Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Experience with drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit) and engineering analysis software (SAP, ETABS, RISA).
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Search Consulting Jobs in IllinoisConsulting CPT Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which consulting companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Illinois?
Large professional services firms with significant Chicago presences, including Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, and McKinsey, have historically offered structured internship programs that accommodate F-1 CPT authorization. Mid-size management consulting and technology consulting firms operating in Chicago's Loop and River North districts also participate in CPT hiring, though program availability varies by semester and business need.
Which cities in Illinois have the most consulting F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the overwhelming majority of consulting CPT opportunities in Illinois. The Loop, River North, and Fulton Market neighborhoods host the densest concentration of consulting offices. Evanston sees some activity tied to Northwestern University's proximity, and Oak Brook attracts a smaller number of corporate consulting roles, but neither approaches Chicago's volume for F-1 CPT placements.
What types of consulting roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that connect directly to a student's degree program are the core requirement for CPT authorization, not the employer's preference. In consulting, this typically includes management consulting analyst positions, technology consulting internships, strategy and operations roles, and data analytics consulting for students in business, economics, computer science, or information systems programs. Your DSO must confirm the role qualifies before you accept any offer.
How do I find consulting F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for consulting F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois, which removes the guesswork of identifying which employers are open to CPT students. Rather than scanning general job boards and cold-applying, you can browse verified sponsoring employers in the consulting space across Chicago and the broader Illinois market, then apply directly. Confirm CPT eligibility with your DSO before accepting any position.
Are there Illinois-specific or consulting-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Illinois has no state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal CPT rules, but consulting firms in Chicago often recruit on a semester or quarterly cycle tied to major university schedules at University of Illinois Chicago, Northwestern, and University of Chicago. Some firms require CPT authorization to already be in place before an offer is finalized, so coordinating your university's CPT approval timeline with application deadlines is important to understand before you start applying.