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Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

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Compensation

$26 per hour

Job Summary

The Project Engineer Intern will support the project team by assisting with various operational tasks while gaining practical experience in business practices and project management.

Main Responsibilities

  • Participate in project planning sessions to understand project scope, timelines, and deliverables
  • Assist team members in the execution of project tasks and activities, contributing to project milestones
  • Prepare for and participate in pre-job and weekly meetings, taking notes on key discussion and action items
  • Provide updates on project status in weekly meetings, highlighting progress and any challenges faced
  • Assist with tracking project costs through timesheets, weekly quantities and job cost reports
  • Assist with maintaining both cost report and billing quantities
  • Organize and maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and correspondence
  • Keep detailed logs of project activities, including daily reports of work performed and progress made
  • Scan, index, and organize documents and files for project reference
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Must be actively working towards a college degree in engineering or a related field

Skills

  • Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively and be flexible
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
  • Basic math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Thorough and accurate in all aspects of work
  • Ability to work well with all levels of the organization
  • Must possess a mindset for making continuous improvements of department processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
  • Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
  • Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
  • Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
  • Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction

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