Construction Project Engineer Intern — Real Hands-On Experience

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. offers a Project Engineer Internship that provides hands-on learning on an active project within your geographic region. Interns report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site, gaining exposure to the building process and applying engineering and leadership skills to real-world situations.

Real Experience. Real Results. This competitive internship emphasizes exposure to general contracting, scheduling, coordination of MEP systems, shop

Qualifications

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior working towards Bachelor's degree, preferably in Construction Management or Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management required
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes

Responsibilities

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Exposure to Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment – procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop
• Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention

Education

Construction Management or Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree path)

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
  
  
  

Position Summary

McCarthy's Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity to learn what a career in construction is all about! Interns are assigned to an active project within their geographic region and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Intern duties are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following:

Responsibilities

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Exposure to Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment – procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop
• Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior working towards Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management or Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management required
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes
  
  
  

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.