2027 Summer Internship - Project Engineer

GOTAFE; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GOTAFE in Long Beach, CA is offering a student internship focused on construction administration. You will assist with general contract and subcontract administration, learn quality control programs, and help coordinate RFI postings and contract documents.

You will distribute construction information to the proper parties and work with PE(s), SPE(s), and APM(s) to assemble close-out documents such as O&M manuals and As-Builts.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful with problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Learn about Quality Control programs and coordinate actions to address problems
• Control documents including RFI postings and contract documents
• Distribute construction information to appropriate parties
• Work with PE(s), SPE(s), and APM(s) to compile contract close-out documents such as O&M manuals and As-Builts
• Assist in preparation of a contract items list
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods, and equipment
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree candidate in Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Learn about Quality Control programs and coordinate actions to address problems
• Control documents including RFI postings and contract documents
• Distribute construction information to appropriate parties
• Work with PE(s), SPE(s), and APM(s) to compile contract close-out documents such as O&M manuals and As-Builts
• Assist in preparation of a contract items list
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods, and equipment
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current student (preferably sophomore or higher) pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
• A strong desire to learn and develop new skills
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to prioritize and multi-task
• Physical ability to sit for long periods, talk or hear, perform fine motor skills, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands