Project Engineer Intern
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Description
Midwest Insulation is hiring a Project Engineer Intern to support our team. Are you a Construction Management student ready to jumpstart your career? Join our estimating team as a Project Engineer Intern and gain hands-on experience with projects ranging from renovations to large-scale commercial builds.
As a Project Engineer Intern, you will support our Preconstruction and Project Management Teams in preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates and executing a variety of projects. You’ll work closely with team members to understand project scopes, develop takeoffs, and help create bid packages, while also learning to carry out a variety of project management responsibilities.
This is a great opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in school and develop your skills in real-world construction estimation and project management.
This is a great opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in school and develop your skills in real-world construction estimation and project management.
This role will run for at least 10 weeks at 15 - 25 hours per week with potential for renewal.
Why Work With Us
Midwest Insulation has been a trusted name in the insulation industry. As a union contractor, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions for commercial and residential projects throughout St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas.
We deliver Building Performance Solutions, expert installation, and exceed customer expectations. Here, initiative is encouraged, innovation thrives, and collaboration feels like family. With the right tools, training, and support, we empower every team member to grow, succeed, and build a rewarding career.
Our Values in Action
Our core values guide everything we do — shaping how we work, grow, and succeed together:
- Drive to Win – We set high standards and take pride in delivering exceptional results.
- Deliver Beyond Expectations – We go the extra mile to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Step Up & Take Ownership – Every team member is empowered to take initiative and make an impact.
- Strive to Innovate – Continuous learning and problem-solving keep us at the forefront of our industry.
- We Are Family – Respect, trust, and teamwork define our workplace culture.
At Midwest Insulation, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team committed to building excellence together.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist on projects of varying size and complexity
- Review plans, specifications, and related documents
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and preliminary estimates
- Help prepare bid packages and manage bid documentation
- Support clear and complete handoffs of estimates to the sales and project management teams
- Read and interpret architectural drawings
- Input project data into Plan Swift and Excel
- Compose and track RFIs
- Assist in reviewing subcontractor proposals
- Ensure timely and complete estimate submissions
- Assist with project management tasks
Working Conditions:
- Work Environment: Primarily office-based, with occasional site visits to active construction projects.
- Schedule: Flexible hours during standard business days (Monday–Friday), with accommodations for academic schedules.
- Location: This role is based at our Maryland Heights, MO location.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, work at a computer, and review both physical and digital construction documents.
Qualifications
Required:
Required:
- Currently enrolled in a college/university program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Science)
- Strong interest in construction, preconstruction and/or estimating
- Familiarity with blueprint reading and drafting
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Comfortable working both independently and within a team
- Strong communication and organizational abilities
Preferred:
- Experience or coursework using PlanSwift, Excel, Outlook and Adobe PDF
The Midwest Advantage
When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job — you’re investing in your future. We offer professional growth, industry-leading training, and a supportive environment built on trust, teamwork, and excellence. What you'll gain:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Consideration for a return engagement based on performance.
- Opportunities for career growth in the rapidly expanding energy efficiency industry
Here you’re more than an employee; you are part of a team building excellence together.