Intern Summer 2027, Machinery and Equipment (Chicago)

Location: Chicago, IL

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Intern – Machinery & Equipment Valuation Practice

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to the most complex valuation matters. As one of the largest independent valuation practices in the country, we provide specialized experience across a broad spectrum of industries.

Our 10-week intern program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in machinery and equipment (M&E) valuation. Interns will have experience appraising commercial and industrial assets in a wide variety of industries, and work with facility management and accounting staff in various commercial, manufacturing, and other industrial environments.

Interns at Stout have the opportunity to gain client exposure and improve their technical skills while working under Stout professionals.

At Stout, you are engaged in real time work right away.

What You’ll Do

·       Perform comprehensive financial, industry and technical analyses to support valuation conclusions across a wide range of industries

·       Perform field inspections when required as part of a valuation project

·       Conduct in-depth cost and market research to generate strategic insights and recommendations on various machinery and equipment categories

·       Develop and document well-supported valuation analyses and reports for privately held and public corporations spanning numerous industries. Valuation analyses may be used for purposes including:

o   Financial, tax, and regulatory requirements

o   Allocation of purchase price

o   Financing and capital restructuring

o   Insurance reporting needs

o   Long-lived asset impairment

o   Property tax consulting

o   Litigation support

o   Various other purposes

·       Participate in client or management meetings providing substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions and conclusions

·       Prepare comprehensive deliverables and supporting analysis including presentations, analysis packets, and written narrative reports that are submitted for review by our senior level professionals and delivery to our clients.

What You Bring

·       Pursuing a BA/BS required

·       Preferred coursework in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline

·       Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 required

·       Ability to travel

·       Foundational understanding of financial theory, economics, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis

·       Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a general knowledge or interest in machinery and equipment

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude; ability to build organized analyses and clearly document workpapers

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings clearly and professionally

·       High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback

·       Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and accountability for work quality

·       Professional presence and ability to build productive relationships with clients, colleagues and leadership

How You’ll Thrive

·       Bring a positive, team-oriented mindset and contribute to a collaborative work environment

·       Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and leadership

·       Approach problem-solving with curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn fundamentals of valuation

·       Take ownership of assigned work and deliver high-quality results with precision and care

·       Communicate clearly, ask effective questions, and incorporate feedback to support team and client objectives

·       Demonstrate a growth mindset and a genuine willingness to develop technical, analytical, and client-service skills

Work Environment

·       This role operates in a hybrid to remote environment, depending on team and client needs

Why Stout?

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balanc