Intern, Project Engineer

MWH•Austin, TX

13d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

MWH is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to support a large water and wastewater construction project in Austin, TX. In this role, youll work as part of an active project team, assisting with day-to-day project execution and gaining hands-on experience on a complex, large-scale jobsite. This opportunity is well suited for students who are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in construction or engineering while developing a practical understanding of how major infrastructure projects are delivered.

Requirements

In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related degree.
Interest in a career in heavy construction.
Experienced with complete Microsoft Office Suite, excellent writing and communications skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal abilities for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Experience with/aptitude for construction and/or mechanical processes.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship experience in the heavy construction industry.

Responsibilities

Assist with project controls, change orders, RFIs, and other construction administration duties.
Prepare look ahead schedules with information from subcontractors.
Assist in generation of various reports such as submittal and RFI logs, and with document control.
Process Submittals and RFIs.
Update working drawings with RFIs and Changes. Keep this set up to date to ensure the team is working with the most current information.
Perform simple calculations.
Provide technical support for construction effort.
Contact vendors for information.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.