Construction Project Engineer Intern

Description

• Coordinating equipment procurement with the purchasing department and vendors.
• Processing, reviewing, logging, and distributing submittals.
• Communicating with clients and project resources (subcontractors, vendors, trades) and document discussions, outcomes and decisions.
• Assisting in the client and subcontractor change order process.
• Creating Requests for Information (RFI)
• Supporting the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Communicating and coordinating with McKinstry subcontractors, including the routing of any correspondence.
• Communicating with Project Manager and Project team for daily duties.
• Attending team management meetings.
• Maintaining drawings, daily correspondence with trades, schedules, RFI logs, submittal logs, and superintendent daily reports.
• Publishing Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the client.

Requirements

• Must be self–motivated, able to multi‐task, and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be pursuing or have a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Sophomore student standing or higher required.
• Working with various internal and external teams while on jobsite.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
• Availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance