2026 Internship - Construction Project Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

8d•$23 - $48

About The Position

Part of The Johns Hopkins University and a national leader in scientific research and development, the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is located midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. We are seeking a Project Engineer Intern to be involved with complex technical facilities and infrastructure development supporting APL’s central initiatives. Are you ready to support efforts for engineering and construction initiatives supporting national security, space exploration, and scientific discovery? Do you thrive on delivering results through collaboration, precision, and innovation? If so, we’d love to have you join our team. APL is preparing for a new era of growth, with more than $2 billion in capital investments planned in new construction and facility modernization projects. Reporting to the Section Supervisor for Sector/Department Capital Projects, you will be involved with the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects ranging from $100,000 to $5 million in value. As a Project Engineer Intern for our Facilities Design and Construction team, you will… Be a part of a highly unique, cross-disciplined owner and developer facility team Coordinate work design work done by in-house and outsourced Architects and Engineers Review project drawings and specifications to confirm compliance with the contract Participate in project design and construction meetings to coordinate work Track project completion percentages by reviewing documents during design and assisting in assessing project completion in the field during construction Support the Project Manager and Construction Manger by performing quality inspections, generating RFI’s, processing submittals and assisting in punch list activities Work with the Project Manager to implement project schedules, starting with design activities and proceeding through construction and close-out

Requirements

Are pursuing an Architectural, Engineering or Construction Management degree with a GPA between 3.0 and 4.0
Have the ability to collaborate on teams
Have a passion for building team culture, driving innovation, and implementing strategic initiatives
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
To access APL’s facilities and networks, U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws
Performance of this job requires a valid state of residence driver's license. The selected candidate will be subject to a motor vehicle record check

Responsibilities

Be a part of a highly unique, cross-disciplined owner and developer facility team
Coordinate work design work done by in-house and outsourced Architects and Engineers
Review project drawings and specifications to confirm compliance with the contract
Participate in project design and construction meetings to coordinate work
Track project completion percentages by reviewing documents during design and assisting in assessing project completion in the field during construction
Support the Project Manager and Construction Manger by performing quality inspections, generating RFI’s, processing submittals and assisting in punch list activities
Work with the Project Manager to implement project schedules, starting with design activities and proceeding through construction and close-out