Construction Project Engineer Intern

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Construction Project Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in our Ashland, VA office. You will move projects from concept to completion with mentoring from seasoned managers and work with a multi-discipline team on diverse projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in development, execution, and monitoring of project plans, schedules, and procurement activities while building technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in optimizing buildings and the construction industry.
• Previous construction internship experience is a plus.
• Solution based problem solver.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, execution, and monitoring of project plans and schedules.
• Support purchasing activities and submittal reviews.
• Collaborate with project manager and team leaders to track progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Construction Management

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Construction Project Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Dewberry Design Build in our Ashland, VA office. The selected candidate will become part of a growing team that provides a full range of construction services. In this position, the selected candidate will earn experience moving construction projects through all phases from concept to completion and will receive direct mentoring from seasoned construction managers. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join and support our team of outstanding professionals in a growing, multi-discipline group. Typical projects are diverse and require strong technical capabilities.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work", that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

Work closely with project manager and project team leaders to assist in the development, execution, and monitoring of project plans, purchasing activities, submittal reviews, and project schedules.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Interest and passion for optimizing buildings and the construction industry.
• Previous construction internship experience is a plus.
• Solution based problem solver.
• Ability to work with and grow in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surface

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Program Information

Summer Intern Program

During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full-time employee.

Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including:

• Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business.
• Learning about our services, projects, and clients.
• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.
• Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy.