2026 Marketing Internship at KDM Engineering in Chicago, IL

Description

Marketing Intern (Summer 2026) – KDM Engineering

Overview
At KDM Engineering, this isn’t a “sit and watch” internship—you’ll help shape how we show up to the market. As a Marketing Intern, you’ll work at the intersection of branding, recruiting, and employee engagement, supporting real campaigns that attract talent and strengthen our company culture. From social content to career events to internal communications, you’ll contribute to work that people actually see and engage with. If you’re looking to build experience that goes beyond theory and into real business impact—this is where it starts.

KDM Engineering — What’s Next? You’ll help us answer that.

What You’ll Do

• Support development and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and internal platforms 
• Create and edit content for social media, recruiting materials, and internal communications 
• Assist with employer branding initiatives and campus outreach efforts 
• Help plan and coordinate events, career fairs, and community initiatives 
• Collaborate with HR, recruiting, and operations teams on engagement strategies 
• Conduct market research and analyze trends to support marketing decisions 
• Maintain and update marketing materials, presentations, and brand assets 
• Track campaign performance and engagement metrics 

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field with an interest in employer branding or recruiting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Creative mindset with attention to detail 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 
• Interest in branding, recruiting, and employee engagement 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media platforms required 

Details

• Pay: $16–$21 per hour (based on experience) 
• Schedule: 4 days per week, in-office 
• Location: Chicago, IL 

Why Choose KDM Engineering – What’s Next Starts Here

Founded in 2012 with a bold vision to redefine engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, performance, and integrity.

Our clients trust us because we move with purpose—responsive to timelines, budgets, and evolving needs. Our work has earned national recognition, including honors from the Edison Electric Institute, Capital One & the Women Presidents’ Organization, and multiple years as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

At KDM, our strength is our people. Our diverse, driven team brings fresh perspectives to complex challenges, delivering innovative engineering, project management, and client-focused solutions.

KDM Engineering – What’s Next isn’t just a slogan. It’s how we think, build, and move forward.

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.