Design-Build Project Engineer Intern

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Potential full-time employment

Hands-on classroom and on-the-job

Group activities and team events

Company leaders mentorship

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an internship program designed to introduce students to design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A project engineer intern assists managers in coordinating projects, gaining skills in design, estimating, and scheduling within the construction process.

The program includes site support, procurement assistance, budgeting, and schedule coordination, with opportunities for mentorship and potential full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient.
• Able to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers on their own.
• Positive attitude during all situations.
• Accountability in stressful situations.
• Goal-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative spirit and a team player.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Competent general business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor.
• Provide labor feedback.
• Support equipment and subcontractor procurement.
• Ensure document control.
• Support design, trade, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts, etc.
• Assist in project schedules.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Communication skills

Resourceful

Problem solving

Fast learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Goal-oriented

Team player

Active listening

Public speaking

Business writing

Job description

Southland Industries offers an internship program designed to introduce students to design-build, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A project engineer intern assists managers in coordinating projects, gaining skills in design, estimating, and scheduling within the construction process.

The program includes site support, procurement assistance, budgeting, and schedule coordination, with opportunities for mentorship and potential full-time roles after graduation.