Construction Internship - Summer 2027

5 Structural Technologies, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PECD program exposure

Hands-on mentorship

Cell-phone reimbursement

401(k) eligible upon hire

Career flexibility

Job summary

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is offering a Summer 2027 Project Engineer Internship, supported by the VSL DC team based in Manassas, VA. The role emphasizes in-field learning and development through our PECD program, with potential extensive site travel.

The internship involves hands-on experience in scheduling, estimating, budgeting, safety, quality control, and client relations, under strong mentorship within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Reliable transportation from the office to jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and production rate tracking.
• Estimating.
• Budget preparation and project cost control.
• Safety management.
• Quality control.
• Business development and client relations.
• Field resource management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Documentation and organization

Problem solving

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group.

About the Role

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding construction internship opportunity with a dynamic, diversified and innovative company, a VSL Project Engineer Internship may be for you! Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy. With an emphasis on in-field learning and development, our Project Engineer Interns will assist in:

• Scheduling and production rate tracking
• Estimating
• Budget preparation and project cost control
• Safety management
• Quality control
• Business development and client relations
• Field resource management

Our ideal Project Engineer Intern candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team-based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused.

About the Team

Our Summer 2027 Internship will be an in-office position supported by our VSL DC team located in Manassas, VA.

This position will potentially require extensive travel! While our team is based in the Manassas area, they will require extensive site-based travel for the majority of the internship.

VSL DC's primary market is post-tensioning solutions, with an emphasis on strengthening and repairing parking structures and heavy civil bridge work. For more information on VSL DC, please refer to the team’s website page and social media: https://www.structuraltechnologies.com/vsl/

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree- preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study.
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Reliable transportation from the office to jobsites.

Benefits

• PECD Program providing exposure into various areas of construction project management.
• Hands-on mentorship.
• Internal career flexibility.
• Cell-phone reimbursement 401(k) eligible upon hire
• Structural Technologies is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Structural Technologies, a Structural Group company, is globally recognized as a leader in repair and maintenance of infrastructure. We integrate design-build expertise, advanced technology, and innovative procurement methods to extend the life of critical structures, prioritizing the maintenance of existing assets over new construction. By championing the upkeep of essential assets, we pave the way for a more resilient future, ensuring the integrity of our urban landscapes for generations to come.