Project Engineer - INTERN
About The Position
MTech Mechanical’s Project Engineer Internship is a 13-week summer rotation for students seeking hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of commercial mechanical construction, from engineering and design through field operations, project management, commissioning, and closeout. Interns contribute to active projects, visit jobsites, build technical knowledge, and learn how office decisions become installed HVAC and plumbing systems. The program is designed primarily for students entering their junior or senior year in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. It can also provide an early pathway to MTech’s full-time Project Engineer I Rotation Program after graduation, though participation does not guarantee future employment. Interns support project teams with documentation, procurement, delivery coordination, and vendor and subcontractor follow-up. They spend time on active jobsites observing planning, installation sequencing, safety, quality, and problem-solving, and shadow pipefitting, plumbing, and sheet metal teams. As schedules allow, interns assist with startup, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout activities, and help coordinate project turnover documentation. Regular and predictable attendance is expected; other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Eagle, Colorado, and takes place in both professional office and active construction-site environments. The described office setting is generally favorable and sedentary, with standing and walking potentially required for up to 20% of the time. Standard office equipment, including computers and printers, is used daily. The employee may need to stand, walk, sit, handle objects, tools or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Strong performance may lead to consideration for future internships or a full-time Project Engineer I opportunity after graduation.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Interest in commercial construction, building systems, mechanical design, field operations, or project management.
- Curious and proactive approach to learning, with willingness to ask thoughtful questions, take initiative, and follow through on commitments.
- Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and general computer applications.
- Ability and willingness to work in professional office and active construction-site environments and follow all safety requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Entering junior or senior year in a relevant degree program is preferred.
- Coursework or prior exposure to HVAC, plumbing, construction documents, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, or other construction technology.
Responsibilities
- Support active project teams with submittals, current drawings, requests for information, change documentation, equipment tracking, and other project records.
- Assist Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Field Managers with material and equipment procurement, delivery coordination, and follow-up with vendors, subcontractors, and purchasing.
- Learn how project scope, schedule, budget, documentation, communication, and client commitments work together throughout construction.
- Visit active jobsites with field leadership to observe project planning, installation sequencing, safety expectations, quality standards, and day-to-day problem-solving.
- Shadow pipefitting, plumbing, and sheet metal teams to learn trade purposes, installation methods, and coordination needs.
- Assist with startup, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout activities as project schedules allow.
- Help coordinate operations and maintenance manuals, startup information, warranty documentation, as-built drawings, and other turnover requirements.
- Follow selected project activities from early coordination through completion to understand successful project delivery.
- Meet regular and predictable attendance expectations and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
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Career Level
Intern
