Assistant Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Christman Company; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is offering an internship program in Sterling, Virginia for Assistant Project Engineer Interns this summer. The program provides exposure to different building types and delivery methods while gaining on‑the‑job experience in our markets.

Ideal candidates are active Sophomores to Seniors pursuing civil engineering or construction management with a 3.0 GPA or higher and prior internship experience in commercial construction.

Qualifications

• Active, full-time Sophomore–Senior level student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and technical support to the project team.
• Assists with RFI, document control and management, creation and tracking of submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updates.
• Assist in summarizing discussions and decisions from project meetings.
• Reads through specification books to ensure compliance and quality.
• Assist the Project Manager with inspections and documenting readiness.
• Update contract drawings to reflect approved changes and ensure updates.
• Assist Superintendents with daily reports and progress/quality photos.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

RFI management

Document control

Submittals tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

The Christman Company Job Description: Build More with Your Career at Christman Get out of the classroom and Build More with your internship experience at The Christman Company! Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in. The Christman Company is looking for Assistant Project Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program in our Sterling, Virginia region!

What You Will Do:

As an Assistant Project Engineer Intern, primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

• Provides administrative and technical support to the project team.
• Assists with Request for Information (RFI), document control and management, creation and tracking of submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updated.
• Assist in summarizing important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Reads through and understands specification books to ensure compliance and project quality.
• Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections, create project-specific inspection log according to Christman standards, establish relationships with inspectors, schedule inspections, and ensure readiness for inspection.
• Assist in updating contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor document updates.
• Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage all progress and quality photos.
• Model safety awareness and planning at all times while observing safety practices and report any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Supports the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site‑specific safety plan.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Active, full‑time Sophomore‑Senior level student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee‑owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design‑build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self‑perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee‑owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one‑team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.