Intern Engineer - Summer 2026 (Los Angeles Area)

Charles Pankow Builders Ltd • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

The Intern Engineer works as an essential team member in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Under the direction of the Project Engineer I/II or Assistant Project Manager, they act as the front line on a project to ensure conformance of the work to the construction documents. The Intern Engineer coordinates the documents, identifies and resolves conflicts, and communicates the resolution to all affected parties. As directed, the Intern Engineer translates the construction documents into buildable plans then works in support of the Superintendent to implement the plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field in progress
• Effective communication skills
• Sense of urgency and ownership
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Translate and coordinate project document information (construction documents, submittals, RFIs) for field construction use
• Coordinate subcontractor work
• Develop details for self-performed work
• Coordinate and/or perform layout for self-performed work
• Track labor and quantities for self-performed work
• Order and track materials for self-performed work
• Verify installed work
• Identify and resolve omissions and inconsistencies within the project documents by working through the RFI process with appropriate project team members
• Communicate resolution to all affected parties in a timely manner and ensure completion
• Assist in developing 3-week look ahead schedule using Lean tools
• Coordinate and assist with scheduling of assigned subcontractors and self-performed work using Last Planner and Pull Planning
• Assist the Superintendent with equipment scheduling, work techniques, and material deliveries
• Create and maintain jobsite records including self-performed work quantities, labor productivity, document logs, daily diaries, RFIs, submittals, change management process, material logs, and project correspondence
• Participate in project closeouts and create/manage punch lists

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree