2027 Summer Project/Field Engineer Intern

Skanska USA•South Hill, VA

About The Position

Skanska is seeking a Project/Field Engineering Intern for their Summer 2027 program. This internship offers a chance to begin a career with a company focused on building impactful projects and valuing its employees. Skanska emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusion, with work that contributes positively to society and the environment. Their projects range from educational facilities and transportation infrastructure to healthcare buildings, all aligned with their purpose of building for a better society. The company's core values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—guide their operations and D&I initiatives. The Project Engineering Intern role supports Project Managers and Superintendents on assigned projects, handling routine daily activities and information dissemination under direct supervision and mentorship. Internship experiences may include coordinating project activities, assisting with accounting and estimating functions, and performing other assigned duties. Skanska has also centralized its data center and semiconductor expertise into a specialized team to deliver advanced technology projects, focusing on streamlined execution, innovative solutions, and client support for complex, high-performance environments. They are at the forefront of industry evolution towards modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure and are looking for professionals to contribute to future developments.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects.
Knowledge of mathematics functions (geometry, basic algebra).
Computer skills (MS Office, HCSS, CGC, etc).
Ability to perform all work in a timely, professional, and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, clients, subcontractors, and other third parties.
Ability to present information in a clear and understandable manner in both written and verbal form.
Working towards a bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field or equivalent through experience.
Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Responsibilities

Assists and supports Project Manager and Superintendent on assigned projects.
Performs routine daily activities.
Gathers and distributes information.
Gain experience with coordinating project activities with direct supervision from the Project and/or Operations Manager.
Performing accounting activities with assistance.
Performing estimating functions as requested with assistance.
Other duties as assigned.