Project Engineer Intern

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Westmont, IL

69d•$20 - $25

About The Position

This internship focuses on providing a learning experience within the construction industry, allowing interns to assist project teams in completing designated projects. The role emphasizes understanding Ryan's business policies, construction processes, and procedures. Interns will gain practical knowledge of budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, change orders, job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Construction Engineering/Management or closely-related field
Able to work 40 hours per week
Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management or closely related field and within 18 months of graduating.
Be able to work 40 hours a week for at least a three-month term.
Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

At least one summer of construction work experience
Have a general knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control methods
Can perform mathematical calculations
Can read and understand contracts, specifications and architectural and engineering drawings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Have a general knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control methods.
Have the ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Possess the ability to read and understand contracts, specifications and architectural and engineering drawings.
Communicate clearly orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assist the project team in the completion of designated projects while focusing on learning construction industry processes, procedures, and Ryan business policies.
Gain a working understanding of budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, and change orders.
Develop a first-hand understanding of job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control and safety.