Intern Project Engineer Summer 2026 - OR

Hoffman Construction Company • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Project Engineer Intern may assist the project team or department manager(s) in the following areas: coordination of site logistics, subcontractors/vendors and field inspections, quality control, schedule management, estimating, BIM/VDC or safety and/or document control from project preconstruction through closeout, and other duties as assigned. This position is on the jobsite, and is 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Education background in materials and methods of construction.
• Pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method.
• Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation.
• Patience, professionalism and ability to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
• Skill in handling several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress.
• Training in design document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams) and Bluebeam.
• Experience with critical path method scheduling software such as Suretrack Project Manager and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of blueprint construction drawings and technical manuals.
• Writing and publishing meeting minutes, schedule graphs and activity checklists.
• Receiving and distributing requests for information and change documents issued by other offices.
• Organization and filing of record documents.
• Field surveying and layout of control lines and benchmarks.
• Information storage and retrieval using computers.
• Technical advisor at onsite field construction office.
• Must be able to access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
• Clear communication skills in speech, handwriting and computer formatting required for responding to information requests.
• Lifting and carrying of documents and survey equipment up to 40 pounds.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees