2027 Construction Project Engineering Summer Internship

Smoot Construction Compan • Washington, DC

2d • $27

About The Position

The Construction Project Engineering Intern will gain real-world exposure to active construction projects while learning how project teams plan, coordinate, and deliver successful outcomes. Each intern’s experience may vary depending on project needs, but all will have opportunities to observe and contribute to both field operations and project management activities.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Strong interest in learning about construction project management and field supervision.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn in both an office and jobsite environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, or scheduling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Project Engineers to learn how RFIs, submittals, and change orders are prepared, reviewed, and tracked.
• Participate in project scheduling updates, helping track milestones and progress.
• Join site walks with Assistant Superintendents to observe daily operations, logistics, and coordination of subcontractors.
• Gain exposure to safety practices and compliance monitoring on an active jobsite.
• Assist with quality control observations and documentation of field work.
• Observe and support subcontractor meetings, owner meetings, and internal project discussions.
• Learn how construction teams use tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software to manage workflow.
• Support preparation of project reports, presentations, and updates for clients and internal teams.
• Experience the process of material coordination, site logistics, and trade management alongside project staff.
• Contribute to final project closeout tasks, such as gathering as-built drawings or reviewing punch list items.

Benefits

• Paid internship (hourly rate of $27.00) or for academic credit
• Flexible start and end dates aligned to academic schedules
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree