Building Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Socket.dev; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Group, headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, is offering a Seasonal Project Engineer Intern position with Journey Construction for Summer 2027 in Sioux Falls. The role blends on-site fieldwork with classroom-style learning under seasoned professionals.

You'll gain experience in scheduling, cost management, plan reading, safety protocols, and customer relations while supporting project teams across multiple construction projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a construction-related degree, ideally junior or senior.
• Prior construction industry experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential for project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist scheduling and cost management tasks on projects.
• Develop skills in plan reading and safety protocols.
• Support customer relations and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Perform administrative tasks and on-site fieldwork as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

OUR OPENING

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry? Join Journey Construction, a division of Journey Group in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a Seasonal Project Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. Working onsite, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various construction projects, learning from seasoned professionals while contributing to real-world endeavors. Grow your skills, build your network, and make an impact in a dynamic work environment.

JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY

Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A PROJECT ENGINEER INTERN?

As a Project Engineer Intern at Journey Construction, you will have the invaluable opportunity to delve into various facets of construction, from mastering scheduling and cost management to enhancing your skills in plan reading, safety protocols, and customer relations. Your responsibilities will entail both administrative tasks and hands-on fieldwork under the guidance of experienced professionals, providing you with a well-rounded experience in the construction industry. This internship is designed to offer you a comprehensive overview of project execution and equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced construction environment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

To excel in the Project Engineer Intern role at Journey Construction, candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in a construction-related field, ideally at a Junior or Senior standing. Prior experience in the construction industry is advantageous, while familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential for handling project-related tasks efficiently. Candidates must be adept at multitasking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Additionally, having the ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements and a keen eye for detail will contribute to your success in this dynamic internship opportunity. Don't miss this chance to gain hands-on experience and grow your construction career with us!

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The work environment is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Mix of Office / Field:

• Work performed either in the field on job sites 75% with some office time 25%.
• Some work takes place in an indoor office setting equipped with a computer, desk, phone, and other typical office equipment.
• Must be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistently.
• Must be able to consistently move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly on job sites with unfinished and uneven surfaces.
• Some work takes place in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time occasionally depending on the task.
• Must be able to transfer materials ranging from the ground to overhead occasionally.
• Must be able to move material up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to safely use hand and power tools or other safety equipment on occasion.

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