Construction Management Internship - Spring 2027

Enerfab; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerfab in Cincinnati offers a paid internship for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management. This program emphasizes hands-on learning in industrial construction, safety, and project support.

As an intern, you’ll read blueprints with Bluebeam and CAD, assist in preparing technical and commercial documents, help with cost estimates, and participate in project closeout and quality reviews. Strong communication and detail orientation are valued.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in Windows applications including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and interest in industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint Reading: Utilize Bluebeam and CAD for 2D/3D drawings.
• Project Execution: Assist team in producing project documents to aid construction.
• Cost Estimating: Help lead estimators develop project estimates for opportunities.
• RFI/Submittal: Provide documentation to support specifications, drawings, and scope.
• Project Closeout: Collect documents, review change orders, gather learnings for future projects.
• Safety & Quality: Conduct root-cause analysis to prevent incidents and improve controls.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management (in progress)

Tools

Bluebeam

CAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Company Description:
Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection and construction and maintenance services.

Are you Built for the Challenge?
Enerfab and the internship program go way back - We have been incorporating paid internships into our organization for over 40 years, with the lens that this program can be mutually beneficial for the future. We feel that it is with this intention and our corporate culture that we create a workplace that is desirable to both excel and grow as business professionals. In fact, there are several folks on our management teams that got their start as Enerfab intern.

Responsibilities:

• Blueprint Reading: Utilize a variety of computer programs including Bluebeam and CAD for both 2D and 3D drawings.
• Project Execution: Works with Project Team to identify and produce project specific technical and commercial documents to aid in the execution of active construction projects.
• Cost Estimating: Assist lead estimators with developing project estimates for new opportunities.
• RFI/Submittal Processes: Provide appropriate documentation to support various departments where documentation may include specific specifications, drawings, and scope of work.
• Project Closeout Procedures: Collect necessary documents, review change orders and modifications, ensure order specifications are met and gather takeaways for future learning.
• Safety & Quality Management: Root cause analysis of any events in order to ensure proper controls are utilized to prevent any further instances.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Self-motivated
• The candidate must have experience in Windows applications including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide thorough attention to detail
• Looking for a future in the construction field with a focus on industrial construction