ENGINEERING INTERN SUMMER 2027
About The Position
The Engineer Intern supports project teams in planning, coordinating, and executing construction activities. The position provides hands-on experience in field and office engineering functions, including scheduling, estimating, quality control, safety, and cost management. It is designed for students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. The internship offers experience in project engineering, field supervision, and construction management, with exposure to the project life cycle from preconstruction through closeout. Interns develop technical and leadership skills and a foundational understanding of safety, quality, and cost management in heavy civil construction. Work takes place in both field and office environments, and may require travel or relocation to project sites. Company safety policies and procedures must be followed. The temporary internship is full-time and may be summer- or semester-based. Internship performance may be considered for future full-time employment opportunities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum sophomore-level standing or equivalent coursework in construction or engineering fundamentals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Willingness to work in both field and office settings.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to AutoCAD or Bluebeam.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily project documentation, including field reports, quantity tracking, and progress photos.
- Support engineers and superintendents with layout, surveying, and verification of field measurements.
- Participate in project planning and scheduling activities using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
- Help prepare and review submittals, RFIs, and change order documentation.
- Observe and support quality control and safety inspections.
- Assist in maintaining project logs, drawings, and as-built documentation.
- Participate in weekly coordination and subcontractor meetings.
- Perform material take-offs and cost tracking for assigned work packages.
- Support project closeout activities, including punch list and documentation review.
- Learn and apply company policies, safety practices, and construction standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
