Project Engineer Intern - Fall 26

Helix Electric

The Role

Overview

Assist project managers, coordinate field‑office tasks, track materials, and promote safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • job logs
  • procurement
  • material tracking
  • bim coordination
  • accubid estimating
  • labor scheduling

Tasks

-Produce and maintain detailed job logs (transmittals, submittals, RFIs). -Develop relationships with project managers, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure a team approach and lay a foundation for building a career in the construction industry. -Involved with material and equipment procurement. -Collaborate with superintendent to track material; maintains positive relationships with vendors for tracking, coordination, and close-out purposes. -Act as a champion of the Helix safety culture. Monitors and encourages jobsite safety and accident prevention. -Walk jobs, learn the trade inside and out, and utilize knowledge to enhance overall company performance. -Collaborate closely with the BIM department and is directly involved in the coordination and planning process. -Engage in the Change Order process and is introduced to Accubid to assist with estimating. -Create and order prefabricated assemblies to assist in planning and on time delivery. -Partner with the project team to analyze subcontract agreements to better understand scope of work and project pricing. -Manage labor schedules by working closely with superintendents and project managers.

Requirements

  • construction experience
  • continuous improvement
  • quality control
  • construction management
  • communication
  • collaboration

What You Bring

-Previous construction or internship experience preferred. -A mindset for making continuous improvements of department processes. -Exposure to and monitoring of quality control. -Good organizational skills. -The ability to work well with all levels of the organization. -Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program such as Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Basic math skills with ability to calculate and analyze data.

Benefits

-Housing stipend or corporate apartment -Relocation assistance

The Company

About Helix Electric

-Specializes in large-scale electrical installations and high-profile projects. -Works on diverse projects such as hospitals, data centers, and transportation hubs. -Recognized for expertise in both commercial and industrial sectors, serving clients across the U.S. -Known for high standards in safety and quality control. -Integrates cutting-edge technologies like solar power systems into solutions. -Provides innovative services tailored to each sector's needs.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Industrial

Energy-storage

Utility scale solar

Renewable energy

Buildings

Infrastructure

Transportation

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Government

Water Resources

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Residential