Construction Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (Austin)

McKinstry Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

McKinstry in Austin, TX invites applications for a Construction Project Engineer Intern during Summer 2027. You will join the construction team with hands-on experience and mentorship, supporting project execution and coordination.

The program seeks students pursuing CM/ME or related fields, with strong communication, organization, and independent work capabilities. The internship emphasizes learning, collaboration, and real project exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or has a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Sophomore standing or higher required.
• Summer 2027 availability (May/June start through Aug/Sept depending on school).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio); SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients and project resources (subcontractors, vendors, trades) and documenting discussions, outcomes and decisions.
• Coordinating equipment procurement with the purchasing department and vendors.
• Supporting the RFP process.
• Working with various internal and external teams while on jobsite.
• Attending team management meetings.
• Communicating and coordinating with McKinstry subcontractors, including routing of correspondence.
• Communicating with Project Manager and Project team for daily duties.
• Maintaining drawings, daily correspondence with trades, schedules, RFI logs, submittal logs, and superintendent daily reports.
• Assisting in the client and subcontractor change order process.
• Creating RFIs
• Processing, reviewing, logging, and distributing submittals.
• Publishing Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the client.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Independent work

Education

Construction Management

Mechanical Engineering

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

McKinstry in Austin, TX invites applications for a Construction Project Engineer Intern during Summer 2027. You will join the construction team with hands-on experience and mentorship, supporting project execution and coordination.

The program seeks students pursuing CM/ME or related fields, with strong communication, organization, and independent work capabilities. The internship emphasizes learning, collaboration, and real project exposure.