2027 Summer Project Engineer Intern

SitelogIQ; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SitelogIQ’s Project Engineer Internship program offers college students exposure to different areas in the construction field. This eight- to twelve-week summer internship provides hands-on learning in both field and office settings and involves shadowing project managers, site superintendents, estimators, and safety teams.

The role pays $25 per hour and is based in Des Moines, IA. Interns will gain experience in meetings, scheduling, documentation, site visits, and safety procedures, with

Qualifications

• College student currently enrolled in a related program.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Shadow project managers in meetings, bidding, and scheduling.
• Assist with construction documentation and meeting minutes using Procore and other software.
• Support the estimating team in meetings and pricing activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

MS Office

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Summary

SitelogIQ’s

SitelogIQ’s Project Engineer Internship program offers college students the opportunity to get exposure to different areas in the construction field. This summer internship is a comprehensive eight-to-twelve-week experience where interns will get to work alongside SitelogIQ’s employees to learn about their roles and responsibilities both in the field and in the office. The hourly rate for this role is $25.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Project Managers shadowing, including but is not limited to:
  • Attend and participate in meetings, bidding, and scheduling
  • Gain exposure and understand construction methods, terminology, planning, specifications and related documentation using Procore and other construction software
• Site Superintendent shadowing, including:
  • Assist with construction documentation using Procore and other construction software
  • Manage the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes, daily logs, jobsite photos, and schedules
  • Perform jobsite inspections and punch list walk throughs
• Estimator shadowing, including:
  • Work with the Preconstruction and Estimating team, attending and participating in meetings, estimating and pricing
  • Understand and utilize estimating software and process
• Safety team shadowing, including:
  • Understand safety principles with a strong emphasis on OSHA standards
  • Perform job site safety inspections
• Other meetings and professional development opportunities, as appropriate

Qualifications & Experience

• Interest in a future career in the construction industry
• College students in good standing at the school where they are enrolled
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk. The employee must rarely lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions and responsibilities of this position and the duties described are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. There may be other duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned. Management reserves the right to add, modify or change the duties of this position and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.