Civil Project Engineer Intern: Field Ops & Planning

Schellinger Construction; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Schellinger Construction, based in Columbia Falls, Montana, offers a seasonal internship in civil project engineering. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and crews on site, gaining hands-on coordination and field operation experience.

Most roles are summer-only, with hourly pay tied to experience and capability. The program emphasizes learning project documentation, quantity estimation, and daily reporting while supporting planning, purchasing, deliveries, and closeout

Qualifications

• Willingness to work hard, listen and learn.
• At least one year of college completed; study in civil or construction engineering, construction management, surveying or a related field.
• Strong communication, organization, math, computer and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, travel, and work extended hours when required.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside crews and help with hands‑on construction.
• Assist foremen and superintendents with daily field operations.
• Support layout, grade checking, measurements and daily field reports.
• Review plans and specifications and assist with quantities and project documentation.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, production and project costs.
• Support planning, purchasing, deliveries, meetings and project closeout.
• Help coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Observe and learn project sequencing, production tracking, and crew leadership.

Skills

Willingness to work hard

One year of college completed

Civil/construction engineering focus

Strong communication

Outdoor work in various weather

Valid driver’s license

Education

College coursework in civil/construction engineering

Job description

Schellinger Construction, based in Columbia Falls, Montana, offers a seasonal internship in civil project engineering. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and crews on site, gaining hands-on coordination and field operation experience.

Most roles are summer-only, with hourly pay tied to experience and capability. The program emphasizes learning project documentation, quantity estimation, and daily reporting while supporting planning, purchasing, deliveries, and closeout