Project Engineer Intern - Summer '27

Power Construction•Chicago, IL
•$18 - $28

About The Position

Power Construction is hiring a Project Engineer Intern for Summer '27. The role provides hands-on, field-centric construction experience, supported by mentorship, coaching, technical and professional development training, and networking with AEC professionals and peers. Interns participate in site-based meetings, company events, and summer outings, and receive an individualized performance review at the conclusion of the program. Housing, including rent and utilities, is provided for out-of-state interns and co-ops. The position supports project engineers and project teams with estimating, scheduling, documentation, field coordination, materials tracking, and project closeout. The stated salary range is $18 to $28 per hour; compensation also includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with budgeting, estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid solicitations.
  • Distribute and maintain project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Support project scheduling, status reporting, and document control efforts.
  • Research and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, ASIs, and other project documentation.
  • Identify and help resolve drawing conflicts, interferences, and field issues.
  • Track construction materials and equipment to support project progress.
  • Attend and document project meetings and project correspondence.
  • Assist with punch list completion, closeout activities, and subcontractor extra work verification.
  • Perform additional assignments as directed by the Project Manager or Superintendent.

Benefits

  • Mentorship, coaching, and technical/professional development training
  • Networking opportunities with AEC professionals and peers
  • Site-based meetings, company events, and summer outings
  • Individualized performance review at the conclusion of the program
  • Housing provided for out-of-state interns and co-ops, with rent and utilities included
  • Annual discretionary bonus
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